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Charlie Kirk Act

USA119th CongressHR-6695| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2025
Andrew Ogles

Andrew Ogles

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Byron Donalds (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Charlie Kirk Act," primarily aims to clarify and reinforce existing United States policy regarding the domestic dissemination of program material produced by the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and its component networks. It explicitly states that USAGM funds cannot be used to influence public opinion in the United States , and generally prohibits the distribution of USAGM program material within the country. However, the legislation introduces a specific mechanism allowing for the domestic release of older USAGM content. Under this provision, the USAGM CEO is mandated to make materials prepared for foreign dissemination available to the Archivist of the United States for domestic distribution, but only after 12 years have passed since their initial release abroad. The Archivist will serve as the official custodian, responsible for promulgating regulations to ensure requesters secure necessary rights and pay fees to cover distribution costs, with these fees directed to the National Archives Trust Fund. Additionally, certain materials like "Problems of Communism" and "English Teaching Forum" may be sold domestically, and information can be examined by press and scholars at the Department of State.
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Timeline
Oct 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2844
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Dec 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • October 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2844
    Star Print ordered on the bill.


  • December 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Charlie Kirk Act

USA119th CongressHR-6695| House 
| Updated: 12/12/2025
This bill, titled the "Charlie Kirk Act," primarily aims to clarify and reinforce existing United States policy regarding the domestic dissemination of program material produced by the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and its component networks. It explicitly states that USAGM funds cannot be used to influence public opinion in the United States , and generally prohibits the distribution of USAGM program material within the country. However, the legislation introduces a specific mechanism allowing for the domestic release of older USAGM content. Under this provision, the USAGM CEO is mandated to make materials prepared for foreign dissemination available to the Archivist of the United States for domestic distribution, but only after 12 years have passed since their initial release abroad. The Archivist will serve as the official custodian, responsible for promulgating regulations to ensure requesters secure necessary rights and pay fees to cover distribution costs, with these fees directed to the National Archives Trust Fund. Additionally, certain materials like "Problems of Communism" and "English Teaching Forum" may be sold domestically, and information can be examined by press and scholars at the Department of State.
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Timeline
Oct 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2844
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Dec 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • October 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2844
    Star Print ordered on the bill.


  • December 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Andrew Ogles

Andrew Ogles

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Byron Donalds (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted