End U.N. Censorship Act

12/15/2023, 4:02 PM

End U.N. Censorship Act

This bill specifies that no federal funds may be made available to support the iVerify tool (a fact-checking tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme) or any other effort that seeks to label speech or expression as mal-, mis-, or dis-information.

Bill 118 hr 5531, also known as the End U.N. Censorship Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address concerns about censorship by the United Nations (U.N.) and to ensure that the U.N. upholds freedom of speech and expression.

The bill aims to hold the U.N. accountable for any actions that restrict or censor speech, particularly in cases where the U.N. is involved in internet governance or regulation. It seeks to prevent the U.N. from infringing on the rights of individuals to freely express their opinions and ideas online.

Additionally, the End U.N. Censorship Act calls for greater transparency and accountability within the U.N. when it comes to decisions related to censorship. The bill requires the U.N. to report on any instances of censorship and to provide justification for such actions. Overall, the End U.N. Censorship Act is designed to protect freedom of speech and expression both domestically and internationally, and to ensure that the U.N. respects these fundamental rights. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from lawmakers who are concerned about censorship and the protection of civil liberties.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 5531

Introduced on
2023-09-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

End U.N. Censorship Act

This bill specifies that no federal funds may be made available to support the iVerify tool (a fact-checking tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme) or any other effort that seeks to label speech or expression as mal-, mis-, or dis-information.

Bill 118 hr 5531, also known as the End U.N. Censorship Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address concerns about censorship by the United Nations (U.N.) and to ensure that the U.N. upholds freedom of speech and expression.

The bill aims to hold the U.N. accountable for any actions that restrict or censor speech, particularly in cases where the U.N. is involved in internet governance or regulation. It seeks to prevent the U.N. from infringing on the rights of individuals to freely express their opinions and ideas online.

Additionally, the End U.N. Censorship Act calls for greater transparency and accountability within the U.N. when it comes to decisions related to censorship. The bill requires the U.N. to report on any instances of censorship and to provide justification for such actions. Overall, the End U.N. Censorship Act is designed to protect freedom of speech and expression both domestically and internationally, and to ensure that the U.N. respects these fundamental rights. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from lawmakers who are concerned about censorship and the protection of civil liberties.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/25/2024

End U.N. Censorship Act

This bill specifies that no federal funds may be made available to support the iVerify tool (a fact-checking tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme) or any other effort that seeks ...


Latest Action9/18/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.