US Government Approves $30 Million Funding Package to Provide Anti-Censorship Tools to Iranian Citizens
The IRAN Act is currently active in House committees, though its implementation is stalled by internal U.S. agency debates over funding distribution. Iranian citizens remain unable to access the open web or private messaging apps as the government continues to enforce internet blackouts during domestic unrest.
Feb 1
US Agencies Clash Over VPN Funding Allocation Amid Iranian Internet Crackdown
U.S. agencies clashed over the distribution of VPN funding while Iranian internet access was restricted by the government.
Iranian Internet Goes Dark as US Agencies Clash Over VPN Funding
Feb 3
US House Introduces IRAN Act to Fund $30M in Anti-Censorship Technology for Iranians
The IRAN Act (H.R. 7380) was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
US Lawmakers Advance $30M Plan to Provide Anti-Censorship Tools and Satellite Internet to Iranians
Lawmakers proposed a $30 million plan to provide satellite internet and anti-censorship tools to help Iranian citizens bypass state-controlled networks.
