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End U.N. Censorship Act
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.
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 417
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 417
Primary Policy Focus
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.
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.
Comments

Ailany Hahn
1,141
1 year ago
This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 417
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