Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 820 Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/4/2024, 7:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 820

The "Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act" (H.R. 820) was introduced in the 118th Congress on February 2, 2023. The bill aims to address transparency in communications with foreign adversaries. Key versions of the bill include being introduced in the House, reported in the House, engrossed in the House, and placed on the Senate calendar. The bill seeks to enhance visibility and oversight of communications involving foreign entities, with specific provisions outlined in its various stages of legislative processing.

Congressional Summary of HR 820

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to annually publish a list of entities that hold a license or other authorization granted by the FCC and have ties to specified countries. An entity must be listed if the government of China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or Venezuela (or an organization subject to the jurisdiction of any of those governments) owns an equity interest in the entity. The FCC may list additional entities that do not meet these requirements after consulting with an appropriate national security agency.

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Current Status of Bill HR 820

Bill HR 820 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 10, 2024. Bill HR 820 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023. Bill HR 820's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511. as of September 16, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 820

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 820

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- Caribbean area

- China

- Corporate finance and management

- Cuba

- Foreign and international corporations

- Government information and archives

- Iran

- Latin America

- Licensing and registrations

- Middle East

- North Korea

- Russia

- Venezuela

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 820

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.