The bill would direct U.S. agencies to develop plans and programs to support internet access, cybersecurity, and political change in Iran. It calls for tools such as secure VPNs, satellite internet access, eSIM distribution, and cybersecurity help for activists, journalists, and civil society groups. It also directs the President to confiscate certain Iranian government assets under U.S. jurisdiction and use the funds for specified support, including humanitarian aid and internet freedom efforts. The bill would require strategies on sanctions, diplomatic and economic measures, and encouraging defections. It would also require the Secretary of State to decide whether Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security meets the legal criteria for designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
The proposed programs focus on people and organizations in Iran. The bill would also require U.S. agencies to report to Congress. It does not describe a direct service or benefit for people living in the United States.
The bill does not state a total cost or provide a specific spending estimate. It directs confiscated funds to be deposited in the Treasury’s general fund and allows them to support listed activities. It also calls for annual audits of those expenditures.
The bill states that the United States should support people in Iran seeking a political system based on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. No publicly available information.
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