Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act
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Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act (H.R. 9584) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at enhancing education in digital citizenship and media literacy. The bill was referred to the House Committees on Education and the Workforce and Energy and Commerce for consideration. However, the bill did not advance beyond committee referral and ultimately failed or expired. Specific provisions, funding mechanisms, or detailed policy measures are not available in the provided source data.
H.R. 9584 sought to promote digital citizenship and media literacy education but did not progress past committee referral and expired without enactment.
- The bill focuses on education policy, specifically digital citizenship and media literacy.
- It was referred to two House committees for jurisdictional review but received no further legislative action.
- No official summary or full text is available from the source, limiting detailed analysis of provisions.
['Students and educators in the U.S. education system', 'Educational institutions focusing on digital literacy', 'Potentially, organizations involved in media literacy advocacy']
['Lack of available full text and summary limits understanding of implementation details and funding requirements.', 'Unclear oversight and enforcement mechanisms due to missing legislative text.', "Potential challenges in coordination between multiple committees and agencies given the bill's referral to two committees."]
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to relevant committees for consideration. It did not advance beyond committee referral and was classified as failed or expired as of the latest update in July 2025. The absence of further legislative action suggests limited congressional prioritization or support during this session.
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['If enacted, the bill could have influenced curriculum development in schools to include digital citizenship and media literacy.', 'Potentially increased awareness and skills among students regarding responsible digital behavior and critical evaluation of media.', 'Could have prompted collaboration between education and commerce-related agencies to address digital literacy challenges.']
The lack of publicly available bill text and summary limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions and intended impact. The bill's failure to advance beyond committee referral highlights the importance of tracking committee actions and the need for accessible legislative documentation to enable informed public oversight.
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