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Access to US Government Materials: New Rules for Information Dissemination

The Charlie Kirk Act changes the rules for domestic dissemination of information materials prepared by a US government media agency. Citizens will gain access to these materials 12 years after their initial foreign dissemination, increasing transparency of agency operations. These changes aim to facilitate access to information about US policies while maintaining the prohibition on influencing domestic public opinion.
Key points
Information materials prepared by the US government media agency (USAGM) will be available to US citizens 12 years after their initial foreign dissemination.
The Archivist of the United States will be responsible for making these materials available, charging fees to cover dissemination costs.
The Act reaffirms the prohibition on using USAGM public funds to influence public opinion within the United States.
USAGM employees will still be able to respond to public inquiries about the agency's operations.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2844
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Charlie Kirk Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2844.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Information materials prepared by the US government media agency (USAGM) will be available to US citizens 12 years after their initial foreign dissemination.
  • The Archivist of the United States will be responsible for making these materials available, charging fees to cover dissemination costs.
  • The Act reaffirms the prohibition on using USAGM public funds to influence public opinion within the United States.
  • USAGM employees will still be able to respond to public inquiries about the agency's operations.
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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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