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Restrictions on US Films Cooperating with China

This act aims to limit government support for US film companies that alter their film content at the request of Chinese authorities. Citizens can be assured that US government-supported films will not be censored by foreign governments, impacting the availability of uncensored cultural content.
Key points
Film companies must disclose if their films were reviewed by Chinese authorities.
Companies cannot alter film content at China's request to receive government support.
The President cannot support films co-produced with Chinese entities if they are subject to censorship.
The State Department will regularly report to Congress on companies that altered film content.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1690
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Process start date: 2025-02-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SCREEN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1690.

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 2025-02-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Film companies must disclose if their films were reviewed by Chinese authorities.
  • Companies cannot alter film content at China's request to receive government support.
  • The President cannot support films co-produced with Chinese entities if they are subject to censorship.
  • The State Department will regularly report to Congress on companies that altered film content.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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.

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