WASHINGTON DC (KOLO) – A new bill partially introduced by Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen would expand internet access for Iranians.
She and GOP Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania introduced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom and Accountability Act in a bid to increase pressure on the regime.
Rosen says the country has locked down internet access and killed tens of thousands of its own people during mass protests in the country.
The bill would also identify and enforce sanctions on alleged human rights abusers, broaden U.S. broadcasting and human rights programming, and strengthen cybersecurity tools for Iranian journalists and other activists.
“The people of Iran have been forced to live under a repressive regime that has used censorship and internet blackouts to weaken efforts by its people to fight back,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to support the brave Iranian people by expanding internet access, transparent broadcasting, and human rights programs. Iran’s future must be shaped by its people, who deserve to have their rights protected and free access to information.”
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