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Educating Against Misinformation: New Strategy for Citizens

This act aims to improve citizens' skills in evaluating information and media to better recognize false news. A special commission will be established to develop a national strategy and educational materials, and to award grants for public awareness programs. This will enable citizens to make more informed daily decisions based on reliable sources.
Key points
Establishment of a Commission to Support Information and Media Literacy, which will develop a national strategy to combat misinformation.
Development of educational materials for schools and adults, helping to assess the credibility of information and images.
Awarding grants to non-profit organizations for educational campaigns and programs to increase resilience to false news.
Conducting studies to evaluate the level of information literacy among Americans and the impact of social media.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6971
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2022-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Educating Against Misinformation and Disinformation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6971.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a Commission to Support Information and Media Literacy, which will develop a national strategy to combat misinformation.
  • Development of educational materials for schools and adults, helping to assess the credibility of information and images.
  • Awarding grants to non-profit organizations for educational campaigns and programs to increase resilience to false news.
  • Conducting studies to evaluate the level of information literacy among Americans and the impact of social media.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Education Media and Culture