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Informing a Nation with Free, Open, and Reliable Media Act of 2025

This Act authorizes funding and establishes structures to provide Chinese citizens with access to independent information, countering the PRC's digital censorship. It mandates a strategy, creates the Global News Service, and funds anti-censorship technologies.
Key points
Authorization of $75 million annually (FY 2025–2029) for the Department of State and USAGM.
Establishment of the Global News Service to curate and distribute fact-based news about China.
Funding for the development of internet circumvention tools tailored to evade the Great Firewall.
Creation of an interagency task force to coordinate content development and technology dissemination.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_417
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2025-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

INFORM Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_417.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorization of $75 million annually (FY 2025–2029) for the Department of State and USAGM.
  • Establishment of the Global News Service to curate and distribute fact-based news about China.
  • Funding for the development of internet circumvention tools tailored to evade the Great Firewall.
  • Creation of an interagency task force to coordinate content development and technology dissemination.
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. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK].

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 2025-12-31.

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.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture Security Informatization