HR5956Referred to Committee

Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-07
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Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
Republican · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 94.2% (462 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-11-07

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely create rules or requirements for identifying and limiting the spread of propaganda and disinformation from foreign governments on American platforms and media. It would probably affect social media companies, news outlets, and other communications platforms by requiring them to disclose or take action against foreign-sponsored content. The goal appears to be protecting Americans from being manipulated by foreign governments trying to influence public opinion or interfere in U.S. affairs.

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