# 119-hr-1619: No Funds for Fascists Act

119-hr-1619, No Funds for Fascists Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC); status introduced (as of 2025-12-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1619
- Congress: 119
- Title: No Funds for Fascists Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-20

## Summary

**Conditions U.S. foreign assistance on foreign governments' respect for free speech.** This bill would bar U.S. funds from going to any foreign government that abridges speech protected by the U.S. Constitution or that pressures platforms to censor such speech. - Foreign governments: They would be ineligible for U.S. assistance, including funds under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, if officials abridge protected speech or coerce platforms to censor it. - Platforms and media organizations: “Covered platforms” include interactive computer services under section 230 and any media platform, so the bill applies when governments direct or pressure those platforms to remove or suppress speech. - People in affected countries: Citizens could face reduced U.S. aid programs when their government is found to suppress constitutionally protected speech. - Executive branch oversight: The Secretary of State must publish each determination. The President may grant a national security waiver but must consult relevant congressional committees and submit a report at least 15 days before the waiver takes effect listing the country, the national security justification, the type and amount of assistance, and the waiver period.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Foreign aid tied to free speech: benefit, medium. If enacted, U.S. foreign aid would be blocked for a country in any fiscal year that starts after enactment if the Secretary of State finds two things: (1) the government or an official censors speech that the U.S. Constitution would protect, and (2) that government or official pressures a platform…
- Security waiver with 15 day notice: mixed, medium. The President would be able to waive the aid ban if national security requires it. At least 15 days before it would take effect, the President would need to consult House and Senate foreign affairs committees. A report would have to name the country, explain the security reasons, list the type and…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-833: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
- 119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- 119-hr-1218: SHIELD Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5509: Safe Step Act
- 119-hr-2701: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-1619 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1619)

## Related
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-833: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-833)
- [119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-21)
- [119-hr-1218: SHIELD Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1218)
- [119-hr-5509: Safe Step Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5509)
- [119-hr-2701: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2701)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1619 (as of 2025-12-20).