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HR 5704 · 119th Congress

Repeal the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013

Introduced
2025-10-08
Sponsor
Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
Cosponsors
9
Policy Area
International Affairs

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What This Bill Does

This bill proposes to undo the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013. That previous law allowed the U.S. government to share information and content created for foreign audiences with people inside the United States. If this bill passes, it would again prevent the U.S. government from distributing such content to Americans. This means government-produced news and information originally meant for people in other countries would not be available for domestic use.

Impact on Everyday Americans

For everyday Americans, this bill would primarily affect how they access information from their own government. Currently, they can see content the government creates to explain U.S. policies abroad. If this bill passes, Americans would no longer have direct access to these specific government-produced materials. It would not directly cut or expand public programs, but it could change the landscape of information available to the public, including veterans or families seeking a broader understanding of U.S. foreign policy from government sources.

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