Cotton Introduces Bill to Unmask Iranian Election Interference

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July 31, 2024

Cotton Introduces Bill to Unmask Iranian Election Interference

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Unmasking Networks of Virtual Election Interference and Lies (UNVEIL) Act, legislation that would require the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to publicly reveal the Islamic Republic's interference in U.S. domestic politics from October 7, 2023. Senator Cotton's bill introduction follows reports that the Iranian government is using covert social media activity and other influence operations to interfere in the 2024 presidential election.

"The Biden-Harris administration's weakness has emboldened and enriched Iran. It's no wonder that the ayatollahs prefer four more years of appeasement. Americans deserve to know the extent to which Iran is interfering in our election against President Trump," said Senator Cotton.

Text of the bill may be found here.

The UNVEIL Act would:

• Require a list of the social media accounts being run by Iran.
• Require a description of protestors to whom Iran has provided financial support.
• Require a description of any Iran-led email campaigns targeted at government officials or voters.

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