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S. RES. 833 — Countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:954
The resolution, S. RES. 833, focuses on countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean. It emphasizes the negative impacts that such false information has on democracy, human rights, and U.S. national interests in the region. The resolution calls...
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This bill wants people to work together to stop the spread of lies and fake news in Latin America and the Caribbean because it can hurt governments and people's rights. It asks for help from social media companies and others to teach people how to tell if news is real and to share information about who is spreading bad stuff online.
H. R. 533 — An Act To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
February 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,970
H.R. 533 amends the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to address issues related to Tibet and China. It emphasizes the distinct identity of the Tibetan people and the need for peaceful dialogue between China and Tibetan leaders, including the Dalai Lama, without preconditions. The bill also aims to...
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H.R. 533 is a change to a law about helping Tibet and China talk peacefully and making sure no one is spreading untrue stories about Tibet. It also supports telling people the truth about Tibet and its unique culture.
H. R. 8746 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to develop a training program that teaches members of the Armed Forces to interact with digital information in a safe and responsible manner, and for other purposes.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,005
H.R. 8746, also known as the “SHIELD Act of 2024,” proposes the creation of a pilot program by the Secretary of Defense aimed at teaching members of the Armed Forces how to safely and responsibly interact with digital information. Within 120 days of the Act's enactment, the...
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H.R. 8746 is a plan to teach people in the military how to be smart and safe when reading information online, so they can tell what's true and what's not. They will try different ways to learn, like on the computer or in person, and share what they think works best.
H. R. 9501 — To promote peace, stability, and recovery in Ukraine, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,736
H.R. 9501, known as the "Stand with Ukraine Act of 2024," aims to support Ukraine's defense and recovery amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The bill outlines policies to enhance Ukraine’s military capabilities, increase defense cooperation, and streamline military sales and...
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H.R. 9501 is a plan by the U.S. to help Ukraine be safe and strong by sharing military tools and games, helping fix what’s broken, and stopping any fake news about Ukraine.
S. 4714 — To prohibit the distribution of false AI-generated election media and to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit the removal of names from voting rolls using unverified voter challenge databases.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,568
The Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024 aims to prevent the spread of false AI-generated media in connection with elections in the United States. It seeks to stop the distribution of deceptive content created with AI that contains...
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The FAIR Elections Act of 2024 is a new rule that stops people from spreading bad information about elections using computers that make fake news. It also makes sure the list of people who can vote isn't changed without being really sure it's the right thing to do.
S. 3897 — To require the Election Assistance Commission to develop voluntary guidelines for the administration of elections that address the use and risks of artificial intelligence technologies, and for other purposes.
March 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:381
S. 3897 aims to have the Election Assistance Commission develop voluntary guidelines for how elections should be managed concerning the use and potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Within 60 days of the bill's enactment, the Commission, in cooperation...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like asking a team to make a list of helpful tips on how to use computers smartly and safely during elections, but they have to share this list pretty quickly with everyone.
S. RES. 688 — Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:613
S. RES. 688 is a resolution recognizing the increasing threats to freedom of the press and free expression worldwide. It reaffirms the critical role of a free and independent press in resisting authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation. The resolution stresses the...
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The bill is about saying how important it is for reporters to be able to share the news without being scared or stopped by others, especially bad rulers. The U.S. wants to help make sure that around the world, people can trust the news and that reporters who were put in jail unfairly should be freed.
S. 3897 — To require the Election Assistance Commission to develop voluntary guidelines for the administration of elections that address the use and risks of artificial intelligence technologies, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:866
S. 3897 requires the Election Assistance Commission to create voluntary guidelines to help manage elections using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The bill highlights addressing the risks and benefits of using AI, the potential cybersecurity threats, and the ways...
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The bill asks a group called the Election Assistance Commission to make some helpful rules about using robots and computers, like AI, during elections. These rules will help make sure the elections are safe and fair, and that people know what's true and what's not when they vote.
S. 138 — To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,285
The bill, titled the “Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Conflict Act,” seeks to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002. It emphasizes the right of the Tibetan people to self-determination and criticizes the People's Republic of China for suppressing Tibetan culture and avoiding...
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This bill wants to change some rules to help the people in Tibet talk with China peacefully and keep their own culture. It also aims to stop any false information that might be spread about Tibet.
H. RES. 1192 — Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in countering the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:605
H. RES. 1192 acknowledges the increasing dangers to freedom of the press and free expression globally and emphasizes the important role of an independent press in combating authoritarianism and misinformation. It highlights various incidents and statistics showing harm to...
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Imagine people around the world sharing important news stories. H. RES. 1192 says it's really important for everyone to be able to tell these stories without fear, and it asks for safer ways for storytellers (journalists) to work and be free.
H. RES. 1471 — Countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:962
H. RES. 1471 focuses on addressing disinformation and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean. It recognizes the threats these activities pose to democratic governance and human rights and urges efforts from social media companies to improve content monitoring and increase...
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This bill wants everyone to work together to stop the spread of lies and tricks on the internet in Latin America and the Caribbean because it can hurt people and their rights. It asks for help from social media companies, governments, and others to make sure people get the right information.
H. R. 8353 — To require the Election Assistance Commission to develop voluntary guidelines for the administration of elections that address the use and risks of artificial intelligence technologies, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:397
H. R. 8353 proposes that the Election Assistance Commission create voluntary guidelines to help manage elections, particularly focusing on the impact and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The bill requires the Commission to work with the National Institute...
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H. R. 8353 is like a rulebook project where a group wants to make sure that when people vote, the computers and smart machines used are safe and fair. They want to create helpful instructions about this and share them soon with those in charge of elections and everyone else.
S. 138 — An Act To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
May 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,969
S. 138 aims to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to enhance efforts to promote dialogue and resolve the dispute between Tibet and China. The bill emphasizes the distinct identity of the Tibetan people and urges for dialogue without preconditions, countering disinformation...
Simple Explanation
S. 138 wants to update a law to help talk things out between Tibet and China, making sure Tibet's unique culture and history are protected. It also wants to stop any untrue stories about Tibet and make sure everyone knows what areas are included when they talk about Tibet.
S. 4992 — To promote peace, stability, and recovery in Ukraine, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,689
S. 4992, titled the “Stand with Ukraine Act of 2024,” is a proposed bill aimed at promoting peace, stability, and recovery in Ukraine. It outlines the United States’ policy to support Ukraine’s security and democratic future while opposing Russian aggression. The bill...
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The "Stand with Ukraine Act of 2024" is a plan by the U.S. to help Ukraine stay safe and strong, especially against Russia, by giving them military support and other help. It talks about ways to quickly send help and work closely with Ukraine, but it doesn't clearly say how much money will be used or how long the help will last.
H. RES. 1555 — Condemning the spreading of disinformation and malicious rumors that have led to threats against disaster response personnel.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:385
H. RES. 1555 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' condemnation of disinformation and malicious rumors that have led to threats against disaster response personnel, particularly impacting those involved with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)....
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H. RES. 1555 is like a big announcement from the people in charge that says it's very bad to spread lies about the helpers in disasters, like when there are big storms or fires. These lies can make people scared and stop the helpers from doing their jobs safely, so the announcement says everyone should be honest and work together to keep the helpers safe and ready to do their work.
S. 5365 — To require the President to notify Congress and take certain actions in response to any attempt by a country of concern to affect United States elections.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,637
S. 5365 requires the President of the United States to notify Congress and take specific actions if a foreign government is found to be trying to influence U.S. elections through misinformation. If such interference is detected, the President must inform Congress within 30...
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S. 5365 is a rule that makes the President tell Congress if another country tries to mess with American elections by spreading lies. If the President thinks telling this could hurt the U.S., they must explain why.
S. 138 — An Act To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
June 14, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,952
S. 138 seeks to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to encourage a resolution to the Tibet-China conflict through dialogue without conditions and in line with international law. The bill emphasizes the United States' policy of recognizing the distinct identity of the Tibetan...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to encourage peaceful talks between people from Tibet and China, and make sure that the information about Tibet is true and not mixed up by China's stories. It also wants the U.S. to help more with these talks and fighting the false stories.

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