Congress·In Progress·S. 2844

Charlie Kirk Act

Restricting Government Media from Broadcasting Inside the United States

9 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

The Charlie Kirk Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it recently received a technical update called a star print.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill is a partisan effort that seeks to reverse previous changes to media laws. It is unlikely to gain the broad support needed to pass a divided Congress.

Key Points

This bill stops the government agency that makes news for other countries from sharing that news inside the United States. It ensures that programs made for foreign audiences are not used to influence people at home.
The rule applies to the United States Agency for Global Media, which runs networks like Voice of America. It prevents these networks from using their funds to influence public opinion within the country.
Most materials created by this agency would have to wait 12 years before they could be released to the public through the National Archives. This long delay is meant to make sure the information is no longer being used for current political goals.
Reporters, students, and members of Congress can still look at the materials at the State Department for research. The agency is also allowed to answer direct questions from the public about its policies and programs.
This bill aims to prevent what some call domestic propaganda by making sure government-funded news stays focused on audiences in other countries rather than Americans.

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Milestones

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Oct 7, 2025Senate

Star Print ordered on the bill.

Sep 17, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Sep 17, 2025

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Charlie Kirk Act

Bill NumberS 2844

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionStar Print ordered on the bill.

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