US HB5215

Secretary of Defense must establish a pilot program within 120 days to train Armed Forces members on safe digital information practices, including identifying fact-based vs. opinion-based journalism, disinformation, conspiracy theories, and hate-based ideologies like antisemitism and white supremacy

Curriculum covers assessing credibility of digital sources, protecting personal information online, recognizing information-based threats to individuals and DOD security, and methodologies to reduce insider threats related to conspiracy theories and extremist ideologies

Pilot program runs for one year with geographically and demographically diverse military participants, using in-person, virtual, and hybrid training delivery methods in equal amounts

Secretary must survey participants and instructors after program ends, then submit a report to Armed Services Committees within 180 days comparing delivery methods and recommending training frequency for any permanent program

Secretary may consult with external organizations specializing in digital information literacy education