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Prohibition on Federal Funding for Disinformation and Cybersecurity Research

This bill aims to stop federal funds from being spent on disinformation research and certain cybersecurity programs. This means the government would no longer fund projects designed to understand and combat false information, nor support some digital security initiatives. This could impact the availability of information on online threats.
Key points
Prohibits federal funds for disinformation research grants.
Prohibits federal funds for Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace grants.
Prohibits federal funds for National Science Foundation's Track F: Trust and Authenticity in Communications Systems programs.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1233
Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
Process start date: 2025-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for disinformation research grants, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1233.

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 2025-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits federal funds for disinformation research grants.
  • Prohibits federal funds for Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace grants.
  • Prohibits federal funds for National Science Foundation's Track F: Trust and Authenticity in Communications Systems programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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.

CATEGORIES

Security Informatization