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SCREEN Act
3/19/2025, 9:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1690
Bill 119 HR 1690, also known as the "Department of State Film Production Limitation Act," aims to restrict the use of funds for the production of films that utilize assets of the Department of State in specific situations. The bill seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to support film projects that may compromise national security or diplomatic efforts.
Under this legislation, the Department of State would be prohibited from providing financial assistance or resources for the production of films that could potentially harm the interests of the United States or its allies. This includes films that depict sensitive diplomatic negotiations, classified information, or other confidential matters.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of funds for film production. It requires the Department of State to report to Congress on any funds allocated for film projects and provide justification for their use. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1690 aims to safeguard national security and diplomatic efforts by limiting the use of Department of State assets for film production in certain circumstances. It emphasizes the importance of responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars and the need to protect sensitive information from being exploited for entertainment purposes.
Under this legislation, the Department of State would be prohibited from providing financial assistance or resources for the production of films that could potentially harm the interests of the United States or its allies. This includes films that depict sensitive diplomatic negotiations, classified information, or other confidential matters.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of funds for film production. It requires the Department of State to report to Congress on any funds allocated for film projects and provide justification for their use. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1690 aims to safeguard national security and diplomatic efforts by limiting the use of Department of State assets for film production in certain circumstances. It emphasizes the importance of responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars and the need to protect sensitive information from being exploited for entertainment purposes.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1690
Bill HR 1690 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1690 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1690's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 February 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1690
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1690
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1690
To limit the use of funds for the production of films using assets of the Department of State under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
To limit the use of funds for the production of films using assets of the Department of State under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
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