Bill > HR1690

This bill, known as the SCREEN Act (Stopping Communist Regimes from Engaging in Edits Now Act), aims to limit the U.S. Department of State's support for film production by U.S. companies that modify their content to appease Chinese government or Communist Party officials. Under the bill, film companies seeking technical support or government assets must provide a list of films submitted to Chinese officials for screening in the past 10 years, including film titles and submission dates. Companies must also sign a written agreement not to alter film content in response to Chinese government requests. The bill prohibits government support for films co-produced with Chinese entities subject to content restrictions or for companies that have previously modified their films to satisfy Chinese censorship requirements. Additionally, the Secretary of State must submit an annual report to Congress detailing such films, their submission dates, and any content modifications. The bill defines a "United States company" as a private entity incorporated in the U.S. and "content" as any film description, including the script. The goal is to prevent self-censorship and protect artistic freedom in the film industry by discouraging companies from altering their work to gain access to the Chinese market.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1690/all-info