End U.N. Censorship Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-12T11:08:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 417 End U.N. Censorship Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/12/2025, 11:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 417

Bill 119 hr 417, also known as the "iVerify Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the use of United States funds to support the iVerify tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme. The iVerify tool is designed to combat misinformation and disinformation online, particularly in the context of elections.

The bill states that the United States should not contribute financially to the United Nations for the purpose of supporting the iVerify tool. It argues that the tool may infringe on the freedom of speech and expression of individuals, as well as potentially interfere with the democratic process.

In addition to prohibiting the use of US contributions for the iVerify tool, the bill also addresses other purposes related to the United Nations. It is important to note that the bill does not seek to defund the United Nations entirely, but rather to specifically target the iVerify tool. Overall, the purpose of Bill 119 hr 417 is to ensure that US funds are not used to support a tool that may have unintended consequences on freedom of speech and democracy. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has sparked debate among lawmakers and experts in the field of international relations.

Congressional Summary of HR 417

End U.N. Censorship Act

This bill specifies that no federal funds may be made available to support the iVerify tool (a fact-checking tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme) or any other effort that seeks to label speech or expression as mal-, mis-, or dis-information.

Current Status of Bill HR 417

Bill HR 417 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill HR 417 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2025. Bill HR 417's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 15, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 417

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 417

To prohibit the use of United States contributions to the United Nations to support the iVerify tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme, and for other purposes.