To establish a program and strategy to support internet freedom and counter censorship efforts in Iran, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes an interagency task force (State, Treasury, USAGM) to support internet freedom and counter censorship in Iran within 180 days, directs the President to confiscate all funds of the Government of Iran and its agents/instrumentalities subject to U.S, and requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury to develop a strategy within 180 days ensuring that U.S. It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, appropriations, and grants. The main policy areas are Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Establishes an interagency task force (State, Treasury, USAGM) to support internet freedom and counter censorship in Iran within 180 days.
- Directs the President to confiscate all funds of the Government of Iran and its agents/instrumentalities subject to U.S.
- Requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury to develop a strategy within 180 days ensuring that U.S.
- Requires the President to submit a strategy within 180 days detailing steps to provide maximum support to the Iranian people for democratic transition.
- Requires expresses Congressional findings that Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) is responsible for espionage, covert operations, surveillance, cyberattacks, kidnappings, assassinations, and support...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes an interagency task force (State, Treasury, USAGM) to support internet freedom and counter censorship in Iran within 180 days, directs the President to confiscate all funds of the Government of Iran and its agents/instrumentalities subject to U.S, and requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury to develop a strategy within 180 days ensuring that U.S.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
The bill establishes an interagency task force (State, Treasury, USAGM) to support internet freedom and counter censorship in Iran within 180 days, directs the President to confiscate all funds of the Government of Iran and its agents/instrumentalities subject to U.S, and requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury to develop a strategy within 180 days ensuring that U.S.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Joe Wilson
R-SC | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Wilson of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. Panetta) …
Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "usagm_ceo"
- → CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
- "comptroller_general"
- → Comptroller General of the United States
- "the_secretary_of_state"
- → Secretary of State
- "the_secretary_of_treasury"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
- "director_of_national_intelligence"
- → Director of National Intelligence
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Short title of the bill (HR 2614-119).
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