What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HRES 1471.
Countering Disinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean
This resolution calls for joint efforts to combat disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean. The aim is to protect democratic governance, human rights, and U.S. national interests, which are threatened by the spread of false content, often supported by foreign states. Citizens may experience an improvement in information quality and greater protection against manipulation, impacting their informed decisions, especially during elections.
Key points
Urges social media companies to dedicate more resources to combating disinformation, especially in Spanish, and to increase transparency in their operations.
Encourages governments in the region to strengthen cooperation in countering disinformation and to publicly commit to refraining from generating false content.
Calls on the U.S. government to increase support for independent media and educational programs that help citizens identify false information.
Status:
Expired
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