PUPPETS Act of 2022

Preventing Usurpation of Power and Privileges by Extralegal Territories' Sedition Act of 2022 or the PUPPETS Act of 2022

This bill designates specified entities as foreign terrorist organizations and specially designated global terrorist organizations. The bill also prohibits the Department of Defense from taking any action that implies recognition of the sovereignty of such entities over territory or airspace claimed by the governments of Ukraine, Moldova, or Georgia.

Entities subject to this bill include any entities holding themselves out to be the governments of any region of Ukraine that was not elected through elections in 2019 or 2020, the Pridnestrovian Moldovian Republic, the Republic of South Ossetia, or the Republic of Abkhazia.

Bill 117 HR 6897, also known as the PUPPETS Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address concerns related to the use of puppets in political advertising and messaging.

The PUPPETS Act of 2022 aims to increase transparency and accountability in political communications by requiring any advertisement or communication that uses puppets to clearly disclose the individuals or organizations behind the messaging. This includes identifying the funding sources and sponsors of the puppet-related content.

Additionally, the bill seeks to prevent foreign entities from using puppets in political advertising in order to influence US elections. It includes provisions that require any puppet-related content to be produced and distributed by US citizens or legal residents. Furthermore, the PUPPETS Act of 2022 establishes penalties for violations of these disclosure and citizenship requirements. Individuals or organizations found to be in violation of the bill could face fines or other legal consequences. Overall, the PUPPETS Act of 2022 is designed to promote transparency, accountability, and integrity in political communications that involve the use of puppets. It aims to protect the integrity of US elections and ensure that voters have access to accurate and reliable information when making decisions at the polls.