Rep. Thomas Massie Introduces Bill to Repeal Smith-Mundt Modernization Act
A Renewed Debate Over Government-Funded Media and Domestic Propaganda October 2025 — Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) has introduced legislation aimed at reversing a controversial 2013 law that lifted restrictions on the domestic distribution of U.S. government-produced foreign media content. The bill, HR 5704, has reignited a long-standing debate about propaganda,