RepublicanBill · H.R. 417· House(119-HR-417)

End U.N. Censorship Act

Rep. Cline
Age: 54 years
Virginia
Introduced
1/15/2025
Last activity
1/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Ben Cline
Cosponsors
Republican - 5Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 Any funds withheld under this act are to be permanently rescinded and deposited into the Treasury's general fund.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.