A bill entitled “United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions”.
Latest action (3 Apr 2014): Signed by President.
What this bill does
This bill directs Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Voice of America (VOA) to increase their programming to Ukraine and surrounding regions. The organizations are instructed to provide accurate and accessible news, emphasize investigative journalism to counter Russian misinformation, and prioritize broadcasting to areas with limited access to uncensored information. They are also to increase their presence in eastern Ukraine, including Crimea, and promote democratic processes, human rights, and territorial sovereignty.
The legislation authorizes up to $10 million for fiscal year 2014 to support these programming efforts. This funding is intended to bolster existing broadcasts, enhance programming capacity, and improve technology to overcome disruptions. The Broadcasting Board of Governors is required to submit a report to Congress within 15 days of enactment detailing plans to increase broadcasts.
This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress and has been enacted, meaning it has been signed into law by the President.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
(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.
Timeline
3 Apr 2014
Signed by President.
1 Apr 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 12 (Roll no. 150).
27 Mar 2014
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S. 2183 do?
- This bill directs Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Voice of America (VOA) to increase their programming to Ukraine and surrounding regions. The organizations are instructed to provide accurate and accessible news, emphasize investigative journalism to counter Russian misinformation, and prioritize broadcasting to areas with limited access to uncensored information. They are also to increase their presence in eastern Ukraine, including Crimea, and promote democratic processes, human rights, and territorial sovereignty. The legislation authorizes up to $10 million for fiscal year 2014 to support these programming efforts. This funding is intended to bolster existing broadcasts, enhance programming capacity, and improve technology to overcome disruptions. The Broadcasting Board of Governors is required to submit a report to Congress within 15 days of enactment detailing plans to increase broadcasts. This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress and has been enacted, meaning it has been signed into law by the President.
- Has S. 2183 become law?
- Yes. S. 2183 has been enacted. Status last updated 3 Apr 2014.
- Who sponsored S. 2183?
- S. 2183 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2183?
- Signed by President. (3 Apr 2014).
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