HR 6937
116th Congress
House
Commerce
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Age discrimination
Aging
Assault and harassment offenses
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
Internet, web applications, social media
Political movements and philosophies
Pornography
Retail and wholesale trades
Sex offenses
Countering Online Harms Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 19, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 19, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Countering Online Harms Act
This bill 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1