FREEDOM Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The FREEDOM Act requires a report on internet freedom in Iran. It directs the State Department to consult FCC and Treasury on emerging equipment, open media, sanctions, and feasibility issues so Congress can understand how U.S. policy could help Iranians reach uncensored information despite regime filtering and shutdowns.
Who Benefits and How
Iranian internet users benefit if U.S. policy better supports tools for uncensored access to digital media. Open internet technology providers benefit from clearer congressional attention to equipment and services that can evade censorship. Human rights advocates benefit from a formal report on barriers to internet freedom in Iran. Congressional foreign affairs committees benefit from a concrete assessment of options and constraints.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The State Department must lead the report and coordinate technical and sanctions input. FCC staff must advise on communications equipment and digital media feasibility. Treasury Department sanctions staff must address sanctions limits or licensing issues. Iranian censorship authorities face greater scrutiny if the report identifies tools that undermine filtering.
Key Provisions
- Requires a report on internet freedom in Iran within 120 days.
- Directs State Department consultation with FCC and Treasury.
- Requires assessment of emerging equipment and digital open media tools.
- Provides Congress information on feasibility, sanctions, and censorship workarounds.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires a State Department report, with FCC and Treasury consultation, on internet freedom in Iran and tools to help Iranians access uncensored digital media.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Affairs, Technology, Human Rights
Primary Purpose
Requires a State Department report, with FCC and Treasury consultation, on internet freedom in Iran and tools to help Iranians access uncensored digital media.
Policy Domains
Bill provisions
Identified Gains
- Iranian internet users
- Open internet technology providers
- Human rights advocates
- Congressional foreign affairs committees
Identified Costs
- State Department
- FCC staff
- Treasury Department sanctions staff
- Iranian censorship authorities
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. …
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an …
Reported by Mr. Risch, with an amendment
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an …
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. McCormick) introduced the following …
Introduced in Senate
Ms. Rosen (for herself, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Gallego, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
FCC staff, Iranian censorship authorities, State Department
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "treasury"
- → Department of the Treasury
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of State
- "commission"
- → Federal Communications Commission
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