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No Funds for Fascists Act
3/18/2025, 4:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1619
Bill 119 HR 1619, also known as the "Free Speech Protection Act," aims to prevent the United States from providing assistance to foreign governments that violate the right to free speech. This bill specifically targets countries that restrict speech that would be protected under the US Constitution.
The bill prohibits any form of assistance, including aid provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to governments that infringe upon the freedom of speech. This includes any actions taken by foreign governments to censor or suppress speech that would be considered protected under the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
The purpose of this legislation is to promote and protect the fundamental right to free speech on a global scale. By withholding assistance from countries that violate this right, the United States aims to send a strong message in support of freedom of expression and democracy. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1619 seeks to hold foreign governments accountable for their actions regarding free speech and to ensure that US assistance is not used to support regimes that suppress this fundamental right.
The bill prohibits any form of assistance, including aid provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to governments that infringe upon the freedom of speech. This includes any actions taken by foreign governments to censor or suppress speech that would be considered protected under the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
The purpose of this legislation is to promote and protect the fundamental right to free speech on a global scale. By withholding assistance from countries that violate this right, the United States aims to send a strong message in support of freedom of expression and democracy. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1619 seeks to hold foreign governments accountable for their actions regarding free speech and to ensure that US assistance is not used to support regimes that suppress this fundamental right.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1619
Bill HR 1619 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1619 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1619's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 26, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1619
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1619
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1619
To prohibit assistance, including assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to foreign governments that abridge the right to free speech that would be speech protected by the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
To prohibit assistance, including assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to foreign governments that abridge the right to free speech that would be speech protected by the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
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