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4/9/2025, 3:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2614

Bill 119 hr 2614, also known as the "Internet Freedom in Iran Act," aims to create a program and strategy to promote internet freedom and combat censorship in Iran. The bill recognizes the importance of unrestricted access to information and communication for the people of Iran, and seeks to support efforts to ensure that the internet remains open and accessible to all.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a program to provide technical assistance and support to individuals and organizations working to promote internet freedom in Iran. This program would focus on developing tools and technologies to circumvent censorship and surveillance, as well as providing training and resources to help Iranian citizens protect their online privacy and security.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a strategy to coordinate and prioritize efforts to counter censorship in Iran. This strategy would involve collaboration with international partners, including governments, non-governmental organizations, and private sector companies, to develop a comprehensive approach to promoting internet freedom in Iran. Overall, the Internet Freedom in Iran Act seeks to support the rights of the Iranian people to access information and communicate freely online, and to counter efforts by the Iranian government to restrict internet access and censor online content. By promoting internet freedom in Iran, the bill aims to empower the Iranian people to exercise their fundamental rights to freedom of expression and access to information.

Current Status of Bill HR 2614

Bill HR 2614 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2025. Bill HR 2614 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2025.  Bill HR 2614's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. as of April 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2614

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2614

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2614

To establish a program and strategy to support internet freedom and counter censorship efforts in Iran, and for other purposes.
To establish a program and strategy to support internet freedom and counter censorship efforts in Iran, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Zendaya Camp

433

8 months ago

This bill is so sad, it's not fair that they're focusing on helping Iran when there are so many problems here in the US. Why can't they focus on helping us first? It's just not right.