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Press Release: Rep. Thomas Massie Introduces Legislation to Repeal Smith-Mundt Modernization Act

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Representative Thomas Massie introduces a bill aimed at repealing the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act to prevent domestic propaganda.

Quiver AI Summary

Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) has introduced HR 5704, a bill titled the "Repeal the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013." The legislation aims to "protect American audiences from the domestic dissemination of federally funded propaganda" by agencies such as the State Department and the United States Agency for Global Media.

Massie criticized the 2013 Act, stating, "Taxpayer-funded fake news should not be used by the federal government to wage influence campaigns against the American people." The proposed bill seeks to restore previous prohibitions on domestic propaganda and implement oversight measures.

Co-sponsored by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), the bill outlines several provisions, including stopping domestic propaganda dissemination and requiring the archiving of propaganda materials with restricted access to preserve transparency.

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Thomas Massie Net Worth

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Thomas Massie Fundraising

Thomas Massie recently disclosed $584.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 14th, 2025. This was the 123rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 97.1% came from individual donors.

Massie disclosed $95.7K of spending. This was the 519th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Massie disclosed $1.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 177th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

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