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DoD Mandate: Implementing Digital Standards for Content Authenticity.

This legislation requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop a roadmap for adopting open technical standards to verify the origin and history of digital content. The goal is to secure and authenticate publicly released digital media assets, such as photos and videos, thereby increasing public trust in official military information and combating misinformation. Citizens will benefit from greater assurance regarding the authenticity of military communications.
Key points
The Department of Defense must create a plan to implement technologies that confirm the authenticity of all publicly released digital media.
The objective is to combat misinformation and deepfakes by ensuring official military content has a verifiable history of creation and modification.
The roadmap must be presented to Congress by July 2026 and includes coordination with industry and academia to align with evolving best practices.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3563
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2025-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense assess and, as appropriate, implement open technical standards for digital content provenance, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3563.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Defense must create a plan to implement technologies that confirm the authenticity of all publicly released digital media.
  • The objective is to combat misinformation and deepfakes by ensuring official military content has a verifiable history of creation and modification.
  • The roadmap must be presented to Congress by July 2026 and includes coordination with industry and academia to align with evolving best practices.
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 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

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 2026-01-24.

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