Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
This act aims to combat censorship and human rights abuses in Iran by funding technologies that provide unrestricted internet access. It also establishes mechanisms to track and seize the assets of corrupt Iranian officials and imposes sanctions on those supporting repression.
Key points
Increased funding for technologies to bypass internet censorship, including satellite and direct-to-cell solutions.
Establishment of the Iran Kleptocracy Initiative to identify and freeze illicit assets of regime officials.
Sanctions against individuals and entities providing surveillance or internet shutdown tools to the Iranian government.
Support for independent Iranian journalists and media outlets to counter state-controlled propaganda.
Status:
Introduced
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