Proposed Report on Internet Access and Freedom in Iran

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would require the U.S. State Department to analyze and report on specific technologies, such as satellite internet and direct-to-cell communications, to determine how they can be used to maintain internet access for the Iranian public during government-led shutdowns.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of State

The agency is tasked with preparing and submitting the report within 120 days of the Act's enactment.

Iranian people

The report focuses on technologies intended to provide them with access to the global internet during government-imposed shutdowns.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, which sets policy and funding levels for the Department of Defense. context

Summary

Senator Rosen and colleagues have proposed an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act requiring the Secretary of State to report on internet freedom in Iran. The report would assess the feasibility of using satellite and wireless technologies to help Iranians bypass government-imposed internet restrictions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this amendment?

It requires the U.S. government to study how various technologies, such as satellite internet, can help the Iranian people maintain access to the global internet during government-imposed shutdowns.

Who is responsible for creating this report?

The Secretary of State is responsible for preparing the report in consultation with the FCC and the Department of the Treasury.

Will the report be available to the public?

The report will be submitted in unclassified form, though it may contain a classified annex.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would require the U.S. State Department to analyze and report on specific technologies, such as satellite internet and direct-to-cell communications, to determine how they can be used to maintain internet access for the Iranian public during government-led shutdowns.

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Related Legislation

Federal Bill

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

This law authorizes funding and sets policies for Department of Defense activities, military construction, and national security programs for fiscal y

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Focus on LEO Satellite Resilience

The amendment specifically requests an analysis of LEO satellite performance during the January 2026 Iranian protests, indicating a shift toward evaluating the effectiveness of these systems in real-world civil unrest scenarios.

Department of State

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives“Recipient of the report.”Map →

personMs. Rosen“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMr. McCormick“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Treasury“Consulted for the report.”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“Responsible for preparing the required report.”Map →

organizationFederal Communications Commission“Consulted for the report.”Map →

personMr. Blumenthal“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Cornyn“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Relations of the Senate“Recipient of the report.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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