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Internet Freedom Act: Supporting Global Access to Information

This act aims to support free internet access in countries where governments restrict freedom of expression and block information. Citizens in these countries may gain access to tools that bypass censorship, facilitating communication and access to independent news. The act provides funding for programs to maintain an open internet and protect digital activists.
Key points
Financial support for technologies enabling circumvention of internet censorship in authoritarian countries.
Assistance in accessing independent information for individuals living under regimes restricting online free speech.
Strengthening digital security for journalists and activists fighting for democracy.
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Print number: 117_HR_9397
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2022-12-01