Bills · HR 6695
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6695International Affairs
Charlie Kirk Act
INTRO DEC 12· LAST ACTION DEC 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes the rules for how Americans can access information created by their own government's international media. For decades, there was a strict ban to prevent the U.S. government from using taxpayer money to influence its own citizens, often called the "domestic propaganda ban." A law passed in 2012 relaxed these rules, allowing easier domestic access to this content.
If this bill becomes law, it reverses that change, putting back a significant 12-year delay before Americans can see or hear content from outlets like Voice of America. This means Americans would have less immediate insight into the information their government is broadcasting to the rest of the world. It raises important questions about transparency and access to government-funded media, particularly in a fast-paced information age. If it doesn't pass, the current rules allowing more immediate domestic access would remain in place.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reinstates a 12-year delay for the domestic release of content created by the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
This significantly restricts immediate public access to government-produced international media, re-imposing a long waiting period.
PROVISION 02
Designates the Archivist of the United States as the official custodian for domestic distribution of these USAGM materials after the 12-year waiting period.
This creates a new bureaucratic process and a centralized point for delayed access to government international media content.
PROVISION 03
Reaffirms that USAGM funds cannot be used to influence public opinion within the United States.
This reinforces the foundational principle against government propaganda targeting its own citizens, upholding a long-standing policy.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that USAGM employees are still allowed to respond to inquiries from the public about the agency's operations, policies, or programs.
This ensures that basic communication and transparency regarding the agency's functions can still occur.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 12
Introduced in House
DEC 12
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6695
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 12, 2025
Last actionDec 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 12, 2025
House BillHR 6695International Affairs
Charlie Kirk Act
INTRODUCED DEC 12, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 12, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
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