Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 7380
IRAN Act
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Introduced 2026-02-04Topic: technology privacy · civil rights · governance ethicsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill makes the Secretary of State the lead federal official for promoting internet freedom and access to information in Iran, and requires an updated strategy within 120 days that covers VPNs, direct-to-cell satellite service, sanctions enforcement, and internet blackouts. It requires the FCC to make new satellite and direct-to-cell licenses conditional on not intentionally disabling or geo-blocking coverage over Iran, with limited exceptions. The State Department must oppose international proposals to exclude Iran from coverage by U.S.-licensed operators and report yearly for 5 years. It also creates programs for cybersecurity training and digital-safety tools for journalists and activists in Iran, and authorizes $15 million per year for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
Sponsors
- 17 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | House | ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Tenney asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 7380, a bill originally introduced by Representative Swalwell of California, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2026-02-04 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. | refer |
| 2026-02-04 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. | refer |
| 2026-02-04 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-02-04 | Introduced in House | introduce |