H.R. 417
HouseTo direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide financial assistance to support the domestic manufacturing of large power transformers, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]
The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.
In brief
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to support the United Nations Development Programme’s iVerify fact-checking tool or any other initiative that labels speech as misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation. The restriction applies to all U.S. government spending and would prevent federal agencies from financing international efforts to monitor or categorize public expression. Introduced by Representative Ben Cline (R-VA), the legislation is currently awaiting consideration by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Votes recorded
Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
February 13, 2025 · House
Passed the House
Directs the interior department to transfer federal land to Henderson, Nevada, for a drainage project; passed the House 422-5.
Passed 422-5
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SourceFebruary 14, 2025 · House
Passed the House
The House passed H.R. 417, which directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to support the domestic manufacturing of large power transformers. It was received in the Senate and referred to committee on February 18, 2025.
Passed without objection
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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