Halting Economic Aid to Foreign Governments That Censor Free Speech.
This legislation aims to stop U.S. economic assistance to foreign governments that actively censor or restrict free speech in ways that would violate the U.S. Constitution. It ensures that U.S. taxpayer funds are not used to support countries where authorities compel media or online platforms to remove content. The goal is to promote global freedom of expression by conditioning financial support.
Key points
Aid Prohibition: Bans bilateral economic assistance to foreign governments found to be abridging the right to free speech protected by the U.S. Constitution.
Platform Censorship: The prohibition applies specifically if foreign authorities coerce or request media organizations or online platforms (including social media) to censor protected speech.
Secretary of State Determination: The U.S. Secretary of State is required to determine which governments violate these rules, and these findings must be publicly published.
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