Countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1471 from the 118th Congress addresses the issue of disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean. The resolution calls for multi-stakeholder efforts to mitigate the negative impacts these phenomena have on democratic governance, human rights, and U.S. national interests in the region. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis.
H.Res.1471 sought to highlight and address the challenges posed by disinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing collaboration among various stakeholders, but it did not progress beyond committee referral and is now expired.
- The resolution focuses on countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- It calls for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the detrimental effects on democratic governance, human rights, and U.S. national interests.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on September 19, 2024, but did not advance and is now failed/expired.
['Governments and civil society organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean concerned with democratic governance and human rights.', 'U.S. policymakers and agencies involved in foreign affairs and national security.', 'Potentially, the general public in the region affected by disinformation.']
['Lack of available full bill text and official summary limits clarity on specific measures and implementation mechanisms.', 'No information on funding or enforcement provisions, which may affect feasibility and oversight.', 'Potential challenges in coordinating multi-stakeholder efforts across diverse countries and sectors.']
The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It reflects ongoing U.S. congressional interest in addressing information integrity and foreign influence in the Western Hemisphere. The failure to advance suggests limited legislative momentum or competing priorities during the session.
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['If implemented, the resolution could encourage enhanced cooperation between U.S. and regional actors on information security and democratic resilience.', 'Potentially increased scrutiny of media and information channels in Latin America and the Caribbean.', 'Could influence future legislative or executive actions related to foreign information operations.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency and public understanding of the resolution's specific provisions and intended mechanisms. Tracking such resolutions is important to assess congressional priorities and the evolution of U.S. policy on disinformation in strategic regions.
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