To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for disinformation research grants, and for other purposes.

# HR 1233 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 1233 would prohibit the federal government from spending money on certain research grants related to disinformation and cybersecurity. Specifically, it would eliminate funding for: (1) general disinformation research grants, (2) the National Science Foundation's "Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace" grant program, and (3) a specific track of the NSF's "Convergence Accelerator" program focused on preventing misinformation and manipulation of communications systems. These programs currently support academic and research institutions studying topics like cybersecurity, privacy protection, cryptography, and ways to identify and counter false information online. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect universities, research institutions, and scientists who receive federal funding to study cybersecurity, misinformation, and information integrity. It would also impact the National Science Foundation, which administers these grant programs.

Indirectly, it could affect the general public by reducing research into tools and techniques designed to protect communications systems and combat disinformation. **Current Status** HR 1233 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky).