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Study on COVID-19 Disinformation on Internet and Social Media

This act mandates a study on the spread of false information about COVID-19 online. The goal is to understand how disinformation impacts public health and vaccine acceptance, and to develop strategies to combat it. The study aims to protect citizens from harmful content while respecting their rights and freedoms.
Key points
A study will be conducted on the sources and spread of COVID-19 disinformation online.
The study will assess the impact of false information on public response to the pandemic and vaccine acceptance.
Strategies will be developed to mitigate the spread of disinformation, while respecting citizens' rights.
The act authorizes $1 million for this study.
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Print number: 117_S_913
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-03-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID–19 Disinformation Research and Reporting Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_913.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A study will be conducted on the sources and spread of COVID-19 disinformation online.
  • The study will assess the impact of false information on public response to the pandemic and vaccine acceptance.
  • Strategies will be developed to mitigate the spread of disinformation, while respecting citizens' rights.
  • The act authorizes $1 million for this study.
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. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

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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