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Internet Freedom Rapid Response Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 5:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8075
Bill 117 HR 8075, also known as the Internet Freedom Rapid Response Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect internet freedom and ensure that individuals have access to a free and open internet.
The bill outlines a rapid response mechanism that would allow the government to quickly address any threats to internet freedom, such as censorship, surveillance, or restrictions on access to information. It also establishes a task force that would be responsible for monitoring and responding to these threats.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote internet freedom globally, including support for internet freedom activists and organizations working to protect online rights. It also calls for increased transparency and accountability from internet service providers and tech companies. Overall, the Internet Freedom Rapid Response Act of 2022 aims to safeguard the principles of a free and open internet, protect individuals' rights to access information online, and ensure that the internet remains a tool for democracy and free expression.
The bill outlines a rapid response mechanism that would allow the government to quickly address any threats to internet freedom, such as censorship, surveillance, or restrictions on access to information. It also establishes a task force that would be responsible for monitoring and responding to these threats.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote internet freedom globally, including support for internet freedom activists and organizations working to protect online rights. It also calls for increased transparency and accountability from internet service providers and tech companies. Overall, the Internet Freedom Rapid Response Act of 2022 aims to safeguard the principles of a free and open internet, protect individuals' rights to access information online, and ensure that the internet remains a tool for democracy and free expression.
Congressional Summary of HR 8075
Internet Freedom Rapid Response Act of 2022
This bill authorizes the U.S. Agency for Global Media's Open Technology Fund to make grants to eligible entities to support internet freedom technologies to counter acute escalations in censorship in closed countries (generally countries in which democratic participation, free expression, freedom of movement, or access to information is suppressed).
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Current Status of Bill HR 8075
Bill HR 8075 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2022. Bill HR 8075 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2022. Bill HR 8075's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 15, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8075
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8075
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8075
Internet Freedom Rapid Response Act of 2022
Internet Freedom Rapid Response Act of 2022
To authorize the Open Technology Fund of the United States Agency for Global Media to make grants to surge and sustain support for internet freedom technologies to counter acute escalations in censorship in closed countries, and for other purposes.
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