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Iran Internet Freedom Act
9/26/2024, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 5076
The Iran Internet Freedom Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5076, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting internet freedom in Iran. The bill seeks to support the Iranian people in their efforts to access information and communicate freely online, despite the restrictions imposed by the Iranian government.
The Iran Internet Freedom Act includes provisions for the US government to provide funding and resources to support technologies that enable Iranians to bypass internet censorship and surveillance. This includes tools such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and secure messaging apps that can help Iranians access blocked websites and communicate securely.
Additionally, the bill calls for the US government to work with international partners to promote internet freedom in Iran and hold the Iranian government accountable for its violations of human rights and restrictions on internet access. This includes supporting efforts to document and report on internet censorship and surveillance in Iran, as well as advocating for the release of political prisoners who have been detained for their online activities. Overall, the Iran Internet Freedom Act aims to support the Iranian people in their fight for freedom of expression and access to information online, while also holding the Iranian government accountable for its repressive actions.
The Iran Internet Freedom Act includes provisions for the US government to provide funding and resources to support technologies that enable Iranians to bypass internet censorship and surveillance. This includes tools such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and secure messaging apps that can help Iranians access blocked websites and communicate securely.
Additionally, the bill calls for the US government to work with international partners to promote internet freedom in Iran and hold the Iranian government accountable for its violations of human rights and restrictions on internet access. This includes supporting efforts to document and report on internet censorship and surveillance in Iran, as well as advocating for the release of political prisoners who have been detained for their online activities. Overall, the Iran Internet Freedom Act aims to support the Iranian people in their fight for freedom of expression and access to information online, while also holding the Iranian government accountable for its repressive actions.
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Current Status of Bill S 5076
Bill S 5076 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2024. Bill S 5076 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 17, 2024. Bill S 5076's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of September 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5076
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5076
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5076
Iran Internet Freedom Act
Iran Internet Freedom Act
A bill to require periodic updates to the comprehensive strategy to promote Internet freedom and access to information in Iran, to authorize grants to support and develop programs in Iran that promote or expand an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure internet, and for other purposes.
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