Bill · H.R. 1233· House(119-HR-1233)
To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for disinformation research grants, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 2/12/2025
- Last activity
- 2/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Massie
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to prohibit the use of Federal funds for specific types of research and programs. It specifically targets disinformation research grants. Additionally, it prohibits funds for Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace grants. It also stops funding for programs within the National Science Foundation's Track F: Trust and Authenticity in Communications Systems.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?-5
The bill negatively impacts cybersecurity defense by prohibiting the expenditure of funds for Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace grants.
Does this put more money into scientific research?-4
The bill reduces scientific research funding by halting grants for disinformation research and National Science Foundation communication programs.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill reduces government spending by prohibiting the obligation of funds for disinformation research and cybersecurity grants.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of specific grants: The bill prevents Federal departments or agencies from spending money on disinformation research grants, Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace grants, or specific National Science Foundation programs (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
-
Loss of specific research funding: Federal funds would no longer be available for disinformation research grants (Section 1).
-
Loss of cybersecurity funding: Federal funds would no longer be available for Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace grants (Section 1).
-
Termination of NSF programs: Programs within the National Science Foundation's Track F: Trust and Authenticity in Communications Systems would lose their federal funding (Section 1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense-5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding-4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 2/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Lauren BoebertRepublican · Colorado
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Marjorie GreeneRepublican · Georgia
Tom McClintockRepublican · California
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas