Bills · HR 1690
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1690International Affairs
SCREEN Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns that foreign governments, particularly China, might be influencing the content of American movies. If passed, it would prevent U.S. government resources from indirectly supporting films whose content has been adjusted to meet the demands of a foreign, non-democratic government.
Voters should care because it could impact artistic freedom and the portrayal of American values in films. If this bill becomes law, U.S. film companies might have to choose between seeking federal support for their projects or making content changes to gain access to the large Chinese market. If it doesn't pass, the current situation, where U.S. government support might go to companies that alter content for foreign markets, would continue.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires U.S. film companies seeking Department of State support to disclose all films submitted for content review in China over the past 10 years.
This increases transparency regarding the extent of Chinese influence on U.S. film content.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that U.S. film companies, as a condition for Department of State support, must sign an agreement not to alter film content in response to, or in anticipation of, requests from Chinese officials.
This directly aims to prevent self-censorship or content changes driven by foreign government demands.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits any federal agency from providing support for films co-produced with Chinese entities that impose content conditions, or for U.S. companies found to have altered film content for China.
This provides a stronger, government-wide restriction against supporting films influenced by Chinese censorship.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress listing films submitted for Chinese review and companies assessed to have altered content for China.
This ensures ongoing oversight and public accountability regarding foreign influence on U.S. film content.
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2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1690
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1690International Affairs
SCREEN Act
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
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