End U.N. Censorship Act

# End U.N. Censorship Act Summary **What It Would Do** This bill would prohibit the U.S. government from funding the iVerify tool, a fact-checking program developed by the United Nations Development Programme. More broadly, it would ban federal funding for any international effort that labels speech as misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation. The bill aims to prevent taxpayer money from supporting what the sponsor views as censorship activities. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact international organizations receiving U.S.

funding, particularly the United Nations and its development programs. Domestically, it signals a policy stance against government-supported fact-checking initiatives. The measure reflects broader debates about who should control information verification and concerns about free speech. **Current Status** HR 417 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Ben Cline (R-VA) and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full House vote. No companion bill has been identified in the Senate.