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Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act
3/12/2024, 9:18 PM
Summary of Bill S 2114
Bill 118 s 2114, also known as the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability when it comes to communications from foreign adversaries.
The bill requires any individual or organization that receives funding or support from a foreign adversary to disclose this information when communicating with US citizens. This includes disclosing the source of funding and any connections to foreign governments or entities.
Additionally, the bill requires social media platforms and other online communication channels to take steps to identify and label content that is funded or supported by foreign adversaries. This is aimed at preventing the spread of disinformation and propaganda from foreign sources. Overall, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act seeks to protect US citizens from foreign influence and ensure that they are aware of the source of information they are receiving. It is seen as a way to safeguard the integrity of US elections and democratic processes.
The bill requires any individual or organization that receives funding or support from a foreign adversary to disclose this information when communicating with US citizens. This includes disclosing the source of funding and any connections to foreign governments or entities.
Additionally, the bill requires social media platforms and other online communication channels to take steps to identify and label content that is funded or supported by foreign adversaries. This is aimed at preventing the spread of disinformation and propaganda from foreign sources. Overall, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act seeks to protect US citizens from foreign influence and ensure that they are aware of the source of information they are receiving. It is seen as a way to safeguard the integrity of US elections and democratic processes.
Congressional Summary of S 2114
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 S 2114
Bill S 2114 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2114 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023. Bill S 2114's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 22, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2114
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2114
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2114
Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act
Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act
A bill 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2114
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