# Summary
The INFORM Act directs the U.S. government to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for helping Chinese citizens access independent information and circumvent China's internet censorship system, known as the "Great Firewall." The bill establishes an interagency task force led by a presidential coordinator to oversee these efforts, which include increasing funding for internet circumvention tools, expanding Mandarin Chinese-language news content, and supporting independent journalists and media organizations that report on China-related issues. The bill authorizes $25 million annually through 2029 for the State Department and $50 million annually through 2029 for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, including funding for a new entity called the Global News Service that will curate and distribute uncensored China-related news in both Mandarin Chinese and English to outlets worldwide. The legislation also directs the U.S. government to address what it views as unfair restrictions on American journalists, diplomats, and researchers operating in China by pursuing diplomatic engagement and considering policy tools to promote reciprocal access to China's information space.
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