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Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6711

Bill 117 HR 6711, also known as the Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing the United States from inadvertently funding countries or groups that are hostile to American interests.

The bill seeks to achieve this goal by requiring the Secretary of State to conduct a comprehensive review of all foreign assistance programs and funding provided by the US government to ensure that no funds are being used to support countries or entities that pose a threat to national security. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State report to Congress on any instances where US funds are found to be supporting adversarial nations or groups.

Furthermore, the Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2022 includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in the allocation of foreign aid, as well as measures to strengthen oversight of US assistance programs to prevent misuse or diversion of funds. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that US taxpayer dollars are not inadvertently supporting countries or groups that are hostile to American interests, and to promote greater accountability and transparency in the allocation of foreign aid.

Congressional Summary of HR 6711

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2022

This bill prohibits federal agencies from conducting or supporting, either directly or indirectly, research that will be conducted by China's government, the Chinese Communist Party, or any agent, instrumentality, or entity belonging to or controlled by either entity.

Current Status of Bill HR 6711

Bill HR 6711 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2022. Bill HR 6711 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2022.  Bill HR 6711's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of February 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6711

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
34
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
34
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6711

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6711

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2022
Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2022
To prohibition Federal spending on funding research in China, and for other purposes.

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