Bots Research Act

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Bill Number

HR 7117

Introduced

Nov 6, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Topics

Advanced technology and technological innovations Advisory bodies Commerce Computer security and identity theft Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Digital media Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Federal Trade Commission (FTC) First Amendment rights Fraud offenses and financial crimes Government studies and investigations

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Summary

Bots Research Act

This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force to study the impact of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.

Actions

Nov 6, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 6, 2018

Introduced in House

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