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Countering Propaganda Act: Sanctions for Foreign Disinformation.

This act aims to protect U.S. citizens from foreign disinformation. It imposes financial sanctions and entry restrictions on individuals and entities that knowingly spread harmful false information on behalf of foreign governments. The goal is to safeguard national security and citizens from foreign propaganda.
Key points
Freezing assets in the U.S. of individuals and entities spreading harmful disinformation for foreign governments.
Banning entry to the U.S. for individuals involved in such activities, with the possibility of revoking existing visas.
Requirement to assess the Chinese United Front Work Department for potential sanctions.
The act is effective until January 1, 2025, but imposed sanctions will remain in force.
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Additional Information
Countering Chinese Propaganda Act
Print number: HR 1214
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-23