US HB6937 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on May 19 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-19 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 19 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-19 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on how artificial intelligence may be used to identify, remove, and take action to address online harms, including (1) scams directed at older adults; (2) intentionally misleading content; (3) disinformation campaigns to influence elections; and (3) content furthering other illegal activity such as the sale of opioids, child sexual exploitation, terrorism, and the sale of counterfeit products.
Title
Countering Online Harms Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Brett Guthrie [R-KY] | Rep. Bill Flores [R-TX] | Rep. John Joyce [R-PA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-19 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2020-05-19 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB8132 (Related) 2020-09-30 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Age discrimination
Aging
Assault and harassment offenses
Commerce
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Hate crimes
Internet and video services
Political movements and philosophies
Pornography
Retail and wholesale trades
Sex offenses
Subversive activities
Terrorism
Violent crime
Age discrimination
Aging
Assault and harassment offenses
Commerce
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Hate crimes
Internet and video services
Political movements and philosophies
Pornography
Retail and wholesale trades
Sex offenses
Subversive activities
Terrorism
Violent crime
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6937/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6937/BILLS-116hr6937ih.pdf |
