HALT Our Adversaries Act

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 118 hr 4660, also known as the HALT Our Adversaries Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the growing threat posed by adversarial nations, such as Russia and China, to the United States and its allies.

The HALT Our Adversaries Act includes several key provisions aimed at countering these threats. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force dedicated to identifying and countering efforts by adversarial nations to undermine US interests. This task force would be responsible for coordinating efforts across various government agencies to address these threats.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen cybersecurity defenses against foreign adversaries. This includes increasing funding for cybersecurity initiatives and enhancing information sharing between government agencies and private sector entities. The HALT Our Adversaries Act also includes provisions aimed at countering disinformation campaigns by adversarial nations. This includes increasing funding for programs that promote media literacy and fact-checking, as well as enhancing efforts to counter propaganda and misinformation spread by foreign actors. Overall, the HALT Our Adversaries Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the growing threat posed by adversarial nations to the United States and its allies. If passed, this bill has the potential to strengthen US national security and protect against foreign interference in domestic affairs.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4660

Introduced on
2023-07-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 118 hr 4660, also known as the HALT Our Adversaries Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the growing threat posed by adversarial nations, such as Russia and China, to the United States and its allies.

The HALT Our Adversaries Act includes several key provisions aimed at countering these threats. One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force dedicated to identifying and countering efforts by adversarial nations to undermine US interests. This task force would be responsible for coordinating efforts across various government agencies to address these threats.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen cybersecurity defenses against foreign adversaries. This includes increasing funding for cybersecurity initiatives and enhancing information sharing between government agencies and private sector entities. The HALT Our Adversaries Act also includes provisions aimed at countering disinformation campaigns by adversarial nations. This includes increasing funding for programs that promote media literacy and fact-checking, as well as enhancing efforts to counter propaganda and misinformation spread by foreign actors. Overall, the HALT Our Adversaries Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the growing threat posed by adversarial nations to the United States and its allies. If passed, this bill has the potential to strengthen US national security and protect against foreign interference in domestic affairs.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit Federal funding for institutions of higher education that have agreements with certain academic institutions in the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Education

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Latest Action7/14/2023
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such prov...