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Improved Public Health Communication: Combating Misinformation and Public Education

This act aims to enhance how the government communicates with citizens during health crises, ensuring access to reliable information. A special advisory committee will be established to recommend best practices for disseminating scientific data and combating false information. Additionally, the act provides for educational programs to help people distinguish facts from misinformation, directly impacting public health and safety.
Key points
Establishment of the Public Health Information and Communications Advisory Committee to advise on effective information dissemination during public health emergencies.
Development of strategies to combat misinformation, including identifying effective dissemination methods and adapting approaches to emerging misinformation trends.
Support for educational initiatives to promote factual public health information and teach citizens how to identify false information.
Ensuring official health guidance is accessible and effectively communicated, especially to underserved populations or those with low health literacy.
Authorization of $45 million annually from fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to fund the committee's activities and educational initiatives.
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Print number: 117_S_3737
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2022-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promoting Public Health Information Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3737.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of the Public Health Information and Communications Advisory Committee to advise on effective information dissemination during public health emergencies.
  • Development of strategies to combat misinformation, including identifying effective dissemination methods and adapting approaches to emerging misinformation trends.
  • Support for educational initiatives to promote factual public health information and teach citizens how to identify false information.
  • Ensuring official health guidance is accessible and effectively communicated, especially to underserved populations or those with low health literacy.
  • Authorization of $45 million annually from fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to fund the committee's activities and educational initiatives.
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 Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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