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Defeat Pandemic Propaganda Act of 2020

Introduced: October 6, 2020 Introduced by: Krishnamoorthi, Raja Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Defeat Pandemic Propaganda Act of 2020

This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from obligating or expending federal funds before November 3, 2020, on public service announcements intended to positively influence public perception or misrepresent facts regarding the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic or encourage activities that carry an undue risk of contracting the disease.

What's happening now October 6, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Oct 6, 2020
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Oct 6, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8542: Defeat Pandemic Propaganda Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8542/
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"H.R. 8542: Defeat Pandemic Propaganda Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8542/.
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