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New Rules for Foreign State Media in US Congress

This bill introduces stricter rules for journalists from foreign state-owned media outlets seeking to report from the U.S. Congress. The aim is to enhance national security by limiting access to sensitive information and ensuring foreign media comply with U.S. law. Citizens may feel more secure regarding information disseminated by foreign media.
Key points
Foreign state media outlets must register as foreign agents for their journalists to access Congressional press galleries.
Journalists from foreign state media outlets will be required to undergo FBI background checks.
The number of accredited journalists from a single foreign state media outlet will be limited to ten.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_458
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2023-05-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Requiring foreign state media outlets with credentialed members in the House news media galleries to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act by prohibiting the admission into such galleries of reporters and correspondents who are representatives of such outlets who are not in compliance with the requirements of such Act, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_458.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Foreign state media outlets must register as foreign agents for their journalists to access Congressional press galleries.
  • Journalists from foreign state media outlets will be required to undergo FBI background checks.
  • The number of accredited journalists from a single foreign state media outlet will be limited to ten.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Media and Culture Courts and Law