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Introduced
08/02/2024
08/02/2024
In Committee
08/02/2024
08/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To make certain improvements relating to the coordination of efforts to promote internet freedom and access to information in Iran, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Internet Reach and Access Now Act" or "IRAN Act," aims to improve the coordination of efforts to promote internet freedom and access to information in Iran. The key provisions include:
1) Designating the Secretary of State as the primary federal official responsible for promoting widespread internet freedom and access to information in Iran, as well as coordinating related efforts by other federal agencies.
2) Requiring updates to the comprehensive strategy to promote internet freedom and access to information in Iran, including evaluating the use of virtual private networks and satellite technologies, providing guidance to the Treasury Department to ensure sanctions enforcement does not prevent technology access, and developing strategies to circumvent internet blackouts.
3) Requiring the Secretary of State to review and update the strategy within a certain timeframe after the bill's enactment, and submit the updated strategy to specified congressional committees.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (36)
Eric Swalwell (D)*,
Gabe Amo (D),
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Virginia Foxx (R),
Dan Goldman (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Barbara Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Cory Mills (R),
Marc Molinaro (R),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Zach Nunn (R),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Scott Peters (D),
María Salazar (R),
Adam Schiff (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 08/02/2024)
Bill Topics
International Affairs and Foreign Aid
- ‐ Human Rights
- ‐ Specific Country and Regional Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9299/all-info | 08/04/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9299/BILLS-118hr9299ih.pdf | 09/10/2024 |
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