A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Stop Foreign Propaganda Act" aims to impose sanctions on individuals or entities that provide media services to sanctioned foreign propaganda outlets. It codifies Executive Order 13846 to give it the force of law. Under this bill, the President must impose sanctions on anyone who knowingly provides material support or media services to a covered foreign media entity for compensation or barter. These sanctions can include blocking property, prohibiting government contracts, and denying visas to certain aliens. The President has the authority to waive these sanctions if it is in the national interest. Finally, the Secretary of the Treasury is required to submit regular reports to Congress regarding these transactions and enforcement actions.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit regular reports to Congress regarding enforcement and transactions.
- Scored +2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill targets propaganda designed to target U.S. or allied audiences, which may protect alliance stability.
- Scored +1
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill provides transparency regarding foreign propaganda-related transactions via mandatory reports.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill allows for the denial of visas or exclusion from the United States for certain individuals.
- Scored -3
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill increases immigration barriers by allowing for the denial of visas or exclusion from the United States for certain aliens.
- Scored -2
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
Sanctioned persons face the blocking of all transactions in their property and interests in property.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Interest Protections: The President has the authority to waive sanctions if it is determined to be in the national interest of the United States (Section 3(d)).
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Transparency and Oversight: The Secretary of the Treasury must submit a report to congressional committees every 90 days and annually, providing a list of persons involved in these transactions and any enforcement actions taken (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial and Property Burdens: Sanctioned persons face the blocking and prohibition of all transactions in their property and interests in property (Section 3(c)(1)).
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Economic Limitations: United States persons are prohibited from entering into procurement contracts or transactions with sanctioned individuals (Section 3(c)(2)).
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Loss of Financial Assistance: The bill prohibits the Export-Import Bank of the United States from providing financing assistance to sanctioned persons (Section 3(c)(3)).
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Travel and Immigration Restrictions: Aliens found to be in violation may face the denial of a visa or exclusion from the United States (Section 3(c)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill allows for the denial of visas or exclusion from the United States for certain individuals. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — Sanctioned persons face the blocking of all transactions in their property and interests in property.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill increases immigration barriers by allowing for the denial of visas or exclusion from the United States for certain aliens.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit regular reports to Congress regarding enforcement and transactions.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill targets propaganda designed to target U.S. or allied audiences, which may protect alliance stability.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill provides transparency regarding foreign propaganda-related transactions via mandatory reports.
- 8/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.
- Introduced in House
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas