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No US Funds for Governments Suppressing Free Speech

This bill aims to stop US financial aid to foreign governments that restrict their citizens' free speech or censor content protected by the US Constitution. This means countries suppressing free expression could lose financial support from the United States, potentially impacting their stability and international relations.
Key points
The US will not provide financial assistance to governments that censor or restrict their citizens' free speech.
The prohibition also applies if foreign governments coerce communication platforms to censor content.
The US President can waive the prohibition for national security reasons, but must inform Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1619
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2025-02-26