Bill · H.R. 417· House(119-HR-417)
End U.N. Censorship Act
- Introduced
- 1/15/2025
- Last activity
- 1/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ben Cline
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "End U.N. Censorship Act," aims to stop United States funds from supporting the iVerify tool created by the United Nations Development Programme. It prohibits federal funds from being used to develop or support iVerify or any similar platforms. Additionally, it bars contributions to the United Nations or other international organizations for efforts that label speech or expression as mal-, mis-, or disinformation. Any funds withheld under this act are to be permanently rescinded and deposited into the Treasury's general fund. The bill also ensures these withheld funds are not treated as debt owed to the United Nations.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+6
The bill prohibits federal funds from being used for initiatives that label speech as mal-, mis-, or disinformation.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill rescinds federal funds that would have otherwise been used for international contributions to the UN and similar organizations.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill redirects withheld funds into the Treasury's general fund rather than allowing them to count as debt/arrears.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The bill prohibits voluntary contributions to the United Nations and other international organizations for specific purposes.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of speech labeling: The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for any effort that seeks to label speech or expression as mal-, mis-, or disinformation (Section 2(a)(2)). This could be seen as a benefit for those concerned about the labeling of their expression.
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Financial accountability of international contributions: By prohibiting voluntary contributions to the United Nations or other entities for the support of the iVerify platform or similar initiatives (Section 2(a)(3)), the bill restricts how U.S. money is used for these specific purposes.
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Permanent rescission of funds: Any funds withheld due to these prohibitions will be permanently rescinded and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restriction of tool support: The bill prevents federal funds from being used to develop, implement, or support the iVerify tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Limitation on international organization funding: The bill prevents contributions to international organizations for the purpose of funding or developing efforts that seek to label speech or expression as mal-, mis-, or disinformation (Section 2(a)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1
- 2/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Mark GreenRepublican · Tennessee
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania