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RileySeaburg committed May 15, 2024
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Expand Up @@ -53,18 +53,14 @@ The DOTGOV Online Trust in Government Act requires executive branch agencies to
* Local entities
* Tribal entities (federally- and state-recognized tribes)
* Territory entities

Any other publicly-controlled entity
* Any other publicly-controlled entity

It also requires the [Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency](https://www.cisa.gov/) (CISA) to establish and publish the following requirements for the registration and operation of .gov internet domains:

Minimize the risk of .gov domains whose names could mislead or confuse users

Establish that .gov internet domains may not be used for commercial or political campaign purposes

Ensure that domains are registered and maintained only by authorized individuals

Limit the sharing or use of any information obtained through the administration of the .gov internet domain
* Minimize the risk of .gov domains whose names could mislead or confuse users
* Establish that .gov internet domains may not be used for commercial or political campaign purposes
* Ensure that domains are registered and maintained only by authorized individuals
* Limit the sharing or use of any information obtained through the administration of the .gov internet domain

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[Explore DOTGOV Online Trust in Government Act, Public Law No: 116-26](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/133)
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OMB’s policy guidance in M-23-10 requires all executive branch agencies to understand the acceptable use and registration of federal internet domain names.

The use of .gov by agencies
### The use of .gov by agencies

The public assumes that any federal information, services, and communications under the .gov domain are official and authoritative. To maintain this public trust, executive branch agencies are required to use a .gov or .mil domain for official communications, information, publications, delivery of services, design of online content, and development of digital products and tools.

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