United States · Law · S
S. 2183 (113th)
A bill entitled "United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions".
Introduced
27 March 2014
Last action
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Status
Became Public Law No: 113-96.
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Source updated
3 January 2025
Summary
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 to Russia; (7) partner with private sector broadcasters and affiliates to increase distribution; (8) expand the use and audience of mobile news and multimedia platforms, including through Internet-based social networking platforms; and (9) 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. Requires the Broadcasting Board of Governors to report to Congress on plans to increase broadcasts.
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Documents
12 official files
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN
Enrolled Bill (PDF)
Enrolled Bill · EN
Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 4 April 2014
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 4 April 2014
Public Law
summary · EN · 3 April 2014
Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 1 April 2014
Considered and Passed Senate (text)
Considered and Passed Senate · EN · 27 March 2014
Considered and Passed Senate (PDF)
Considered and Passed Senate · EN · 27 March 2014
Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 27 March 2014
Engrossed in Senate (PDF)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 27 March 2014
Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 27 March 2014
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 27 March 2014
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/2183
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/s/2183