Bill · H.R. 1690· House(119-HR-1690)
SCREEN Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Green
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SCREEN Act," aims to limit how the Department of State provides technical support or asset access for film production. It requires U.S. companies to disclose films that had their content submitted to officials in the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party for evaluation. Companies must also enter into written agreements promising not to alter film content due to requests from those officials. The bill prohibits support for films co-produced by entities in the PRC that are subject to content conditions. Finally, it mandates annual reports from the Secretary of State to Congress regarding these films and companies.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates annual reports to Congress regarding the submission and potential alteration of film content by U.S. companies.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1
The bill promotes transparency regarding foreign influence on American media content.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The bill introduces administrative burdens and potential restrictions on federal support for film companies with certain international partnerships.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2
The bill imposes new disclosure and agreement requirements on companies seeking federal technical support or asset access.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of Content Alteration: The bill requires companies to enter into a written agreement not to change a film's content because of requests from officials in the PRC or the CCP (Section 2(a)(3)). This could ensure that films remain as originally intended without outside interference.
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Increased Transparency: The Secretary of State must submit an annual report to Congress detailing films submitted for evaluation and any instances where content was assessed as being altered (Section 2(c)). This provides oversight on how U.S. companies interact with foreign officials regarding film content.
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Accountability for Co-productions: The bill prohibits the use of federal support for films co-produced by entities in the PRC that are subject to content conditions imposed by the PRC or CCP (Section 2(b)(1)). This restricts the use of government assets in productions influenced by those content restrictions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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New Requirements for U.S. Companies: To receive technical support or asset access, companies must now provide lists of past film submissions, including titles and dates, to the Secretary of State (Section 2(a)(1)-(2)). This adds new administrative obligations for businesses seeking government support.
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Restrictions on Support: The President and federal agencies are prohibited from authorizing support or contracts for certain films, such as those co-produced by entities in the PRC subject to content conditions (Section 2(b)). This limits the ability of companies to utilize federal assets if they have specific international production arrangements.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1
- 3/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida