Bills · HR 4923
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4923International Affairs
Stop Foreign Propaganda Act
INTRO AUG 8· LAST ACTION AUG 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to counter foreign governments' efforts to spread misinformation or propaganda within the United States and among its allies. If passed, it would strengthen the U.S. government's ability to impose penalties on those who assist such foreign media outlets, potentially making it harder for hostile actors to influence public opinion.
However, it also raises questions about freedom of the press and the potential impact on legitimate journalism, as the definition of a "foreign media entity" could be broad. If this becomes law, it could lead to increased scrutiny for anyone working with international media organizations and could result in more individuals and companies facing U.S. sanctions. If it doesn't become law, the U.S. government would still have existing tools to combat foreign propaganda, but this bill would specifically codify and expand certain authorities related to media services.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to impose sanctions on any person who knowingly provides material support or media services, and receives compensation, to a covered foreign media entity.
This provision is significant because it directly targets individuals and companies assisting foreign propaganda efforts with a range of severe penalties.
PROVISION 02
Codifies Executive Order 13846, which reimposed certain sanctions with respect to Iran, giving it the force of law.
This provision ensures that existing sanctions against Iran, specifically those outlined in the Executive Order, become permanent law and cannot be easily reversed by a future President.
PROVISION 03
Defines a 'foreign media entity' broadly to include organizations owned, controlled, or funded by a foreign government, designated as propaganda instruments, or acting on behalf of sanctioned foreign persons to disseminate disinformation.
This definition is crucial as it determines which media organizations fall under the bill's scope and thus whose associates could face sanctions.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to submit annual reports to Congress listing persons providing services to covered foreign media entities and assessing Iran's use of media to spread narratives or circumvent sanctions.
This ensures ongoing oversight and transparency regarding foreign propaganda efforts and the enforcement of the bill's provisions.
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2 EVENTSAUG 8
Introduced in House
AUG 8
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4923
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 8, 2025
Last actionAug 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 8, 2025
House BillHR 4923International Affairs
Stop Foreign Propaganda Act
INTRODUCED AUG 8, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
2
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