09/20/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/20/2024 07:53
(Washington, D.C., September 19th, 2024) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the "No Funds for Fascists Act." This bill ensures American taxpayer money does not support governments censoring or abridging free speech and engaging in coercive actions against media platforms to stifle dissent.
The No Funds for Fascists Act aims to stop bilateral economic assistance, including funds under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to any foreign government found by the Secretary of State to infringe on free speech protected by the U.S. Constitution.
"Free speech is fundamental to our democracy, and the 'No Funds for Fascists Act' is a decisive step to ensure American taxpayer money is not used to support foreign regimes suppressing this right,"said Congresswoman Mace."History shows us how quickly freedoms erode when speech is stifled by powerful governments. We have a responsibility to stand against this oppression, both at home and abroad."
Key provisions of the "No Funds for Fascists Act" include:
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