Requires US companies to help Iranians access the internet and avoid government shutdowns.
This bill would make the US Secretary of State the main leader for efforts to promote internet freedom in Iran. It would require federal agencies to update their plans to help Iranians get around internet shutdowns. It would also stop US-licensed satellite companies from intentionally blocking internet service over Iran.
Today, the Iranian government often cuts off internet access, making it hard for people to communicate. While the US has some efforts to promote internet freedom, they are not centrally coordinated under one official. After this bill, the Secretary of State would lead all US efforts to expand internet access in Iran, and federal agencies would update their plans to specifically boost tools like VPNs and satellite internet. Also, US-licensed satellite companies would be prevented from intentionally blocking internet service over Iran for new licenses issued after the bill becomes law.
HR 7380 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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