Maximum Support Act

This bill focuses on helping people in Iran get open internet and speak freely, and on supporting their push for democracy and human rights. It creates a U.S. government plan to fight online censorship in Iran, including a secure VPN built for Iranians, satellite-to-phone internet using eSIMs, and warnings about regime-made VPNs that spy on users . It also tells the government to work with tech companies and issue clear licenses so U.S. sanctions don’t accidentally block these tools, with safeguards to stop misuse by the regime or the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) .

Money from Iranian government assets found in the United States would be taken and used to help Iranians—such as strike support, humanitarian aid, documenting human rights abuses, and expanding internet freedom—with strict audits to make sure none of it benefits the regime . The bill also calls for a broad support plan across U.S. diplomacy, sanctions, intelligence, and independent media to back peaceful protestors and counter disinformation. The government must decide within 90 days whether to label Iran’s intelligence ministry (MOIS) as a foreign terrorist organization. It adds cybersecurity help for dissidents and a plan to encourage safe defections by Iranian officials, including secure contact, protections for families, and possible incentives .

• Who is affected: People in Iran seeking open internet and free speech; dissidents and journalists; U.S. agencies and tech companies that provide secure communication tools .
• What changes: A new cross-agency plan to expand uncensored internet (VPNs, satellite-to-cell, eSIMs) and to expose regime-run apps; clear sanctions licenses to allow these tools; use of seized Iranian funds to aid the people under tough audits; cybersecurity support; a defections plan; and a required decision on MOIS .
• When: Most strategies are due within 180 days of enactment, with follow-up implementation plans due 60 days later; the MOIS decision is due within 90 days .