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Defeat Pandemic Propaganda Act of 2020
Introduced: October 6, 2020
Introduced by:
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 6, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 6, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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