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H.R.7380

IRAN Act Internet Reach and Access Now Act

Introduced·2/4/26

The IRAN Act aims to enhance internet freedom and access to information in Iran by promoting secure communication tools and opposing internet.

The IRAN Act, or Internet Reach and Access Now Act, seeks to improve internet freedom and access to information in Iran. It mandates the Secretary of State to promote secure communication tools like VPNs and Direct-to-Cell (DTC) satellite communications. The Act also requires the Federal Communications Commission to ensure that satellite and DTC coverage is not intentionally disabled or geo-blocked over Iran. Additionally, it authorizes funding for cybersecurity training and digital safety tools for Iranian journalists and civil society.

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History

Apr 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.

Feb 4

House

Introduced in House

Feb 4

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.