No Funding or Enforcement of Censorship Abroad Act

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Introduced on September 25, 2024 by Christopher Henry Smith

Legislation Details

The legislation aims to protect and promote American values abroad, specifically focusing on freedom of speech and expression.
It seeks to ensure that U.S. foreign assistance does not support or promote online censorship.
U.S. law enforcement is prohibited from cooperating with foreign entities that engage in censorship.
The bill outlines findings related to instances of U.S. involvement in foreign censorship efforts, particularly in Brazil.
It establishes a prohibition on foreign assistance to entities that are known to engage in or promote online censorship.
The Attorney General must assess requests from foreign law enforcement agencies to ensure they do not facilitate censorship.
Annual reports are required from the Attorney General to Congress detailing determinations made regarding foreign law enforcement cooperation.
Definitions are provided for key terms, including “foreign entity,” “online censorship,” and “protected speech.”
Exceptions to the definition of online censorship are included for cases involving foreign terrorist organizations and certain violations related to child exploitation.

Last updated 12/17/2024

The legislation aims to protect and promote American values abroad, specifically focusing on freedom of speech and expression.
It seeks to ensure that U.S. foreign assistance does not support or promote online censorship.
U.S. law enforcement is prohibited from cooperating with foreign entities that engage in censorship.
The bill outlines findings related to instances of U.S. involvement in foreign censorship efforts, particularly in Brazil.
It establishes a prohibition on foreign assistance to entities that are known to engage in or promote online censorship.
The Attorney General must assess requests from foreign law enforcement agencies to ensure they do not facilitate censorship.
Annual reports are required from the Attorney General to Congress detailing determinations made regarding foreign law enforcement cooperation.
Definitions are provided for key terms, including “foreign entity,” “online censorship,” and “protected speech.”
Exceptions to the definition of online censorship are included for cases involving foreign terrorist organizations and certain violations related to child exploitation.