HR 12 New Hampshire House · 2025 Regular Session

urging Congress to amend the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013.

This is a New Hampshire state House resolution (HR 12), not a federal bill, calling on Congress to reverse a 2013 law change. It urges reinstating a prior prohibition that prevented U.S. government agencies from creating domestic propaganda targeting American citizens. The resolution claims the 2013 Smith-Mundt Modernization Act - which lifted that ban - has allowed government to promote preferred narratives, position itself as the arbiter of truth, and use psychological tactics against the public. The resolution was approved by the New Hampshire House committee and passed the full chamber in March 2025, but it has no legal effect on federal law.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA DV 192-150 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 92
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Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
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Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/07/2025 (Vote 10-7; RC)
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Jan 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 3 P. 10
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