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S. 2183 · 113th CongressPublic Law 113-96International Affairs

S. 2183 became law 7 days after introduction, with no cosponsors

A bill entitled "United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions".

Sponsored by McConnell, Mitch R-KY · no cosponsors
IntroducedMar 27, 2014
Reported—
Passed one chamberMar 27, 2014
Passed bothApr 1, 2014
LawApr 3, 2014
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 280 words.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Directs Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Incorporated, and the Voice of America (VOA) service to Ukraine and neighboring regions to: (1) provide accurate and accessible news and information; (2) emphasize investigative and analytical journalism to highlight misinformation provided by Russian or pro-Russian media outlets; (3) prioritize programming to target populations and areas where access to uncensored information is limited, especially populations serviced by Russian supported media outlets; (4) increase the number of reporters and organizational presence in eastern Ukraine, especially in Crimea; (5) promote democratic processes, human rights, freedom of the press, and territorial sovereignty; (6) increase programming and content services that promote democracy to Russia; (7) prioritize programming to eastern Ukraine, including Crimea, and Moldova, and to ethnic and linguistic Russian populations, as well as to Tatar minorities; (8) prioritize news and information that contribute to the target audiences' understanding of political and economic developments in Ukraine and Moldova; (9) partner with private sector broadcasters and affiliates to increase distribution; (10) expand the use and audience of mobile news and multimedia platforms, including through Internet-based social networking platforms; and (11) provide programming content 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to target populations, including specified programming in Ukrainian, Russian, and Tatar languages. Authorizes FY2014 appropriations for programming in the Ukrainian, Balkan, Russian, and Tatar language services of RFE/RL, Incorporated, and VOA to: (1) bolster programming to the people of Ukraine and neighboring regions, and (2) increase programming capacity and jamming circumvention technology. Requires the Broadcasting Board of Governors to report to Congress on plans to increase broadcasts.

Context
Policy area
International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
Sponsor
3 of 72 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
4, from enrolled bill to public law · 815 words
Subjects
Congressional oversightEuropeHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media +8 more
Latest action
Apr 3, 2014: Became Public Law No: 113-96.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]