FREEDOM Act
Iran Internet Access: The FREEDOM Act
The FREEDOM Act has been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is actively moving through the process. There are no other scheduled actions at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong support from both parties and has already moved through the committee process, making it very likely to pass the full Senate.
Key Points
- This bill requires the State Department to find new ways to help people in Iran get online even when their government tries to block the internet.
- The study will look at using satellite internet and direct-to-cell technology to provide a connection that is hard for the Iranian government to block or track.
- It specifically asks for a review of how satellite internet systems worked during the January 2026 protests and how to make those systems cheaper and safer for regular people to use.
- The government will also look for simple, store-bought technology that can help Iranians stay connected to the global internet while keeping their personal information private.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 328.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
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.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
FREEDOM Act
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