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DARE Act of 2023

1/10/2024, 8:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1448

The DARE Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 1448, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing drug abuse and addiction among young people. The bill seeks to expand the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, which is a widely recognized drug prevention program that aims to educate students about the dangers of drug use and help them make informed decisions.

The DARE Act of 2023 proposes to increase funding for the DARE program, allowing for the implementation of new initiatives and resources to better reach and educate young people. The bill also includes provisions for the development of evidence-based prevention strategies and the evaluation of the program's effectiveness in reducing drug abuse among youth.

Additionally, the DARE Act of 2023 aims to strengthen partnerships between schools, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations to enhance the delivery of drug prevention education. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination among these stakeholders to create a comprehensive and effective approach to addressing drug abuse among young people. Overall, the DARE Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to expand and improve the DARE program in order to better educate and empower young people to make healthy choices and avoid drug abuse.

Congressional Summary of HR 1448

Defend America's Rural Energy Act of 2023 or the DARE Act of 2023

This bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review certain real estate transactions by foreign governments. (CFIUS is an interagency committee that oversees the national security risk of certain foreign direct investments in the U.S. economy. It may recommend that the President suspend or prohibit certain transactions.)

Under the bill, CFIUS must review the acquisition by a foreign government or an entity acting on its behalf of (1) agricultural land used to grow corn and soybeans for the purpose of renewable energy, or (2) land used for wind turbines or other wind energy production. The transfer of an interest in such land to a foreign government or an entity acting on its behalf is likewise subject to CFIUS review.

The bill also prohibits China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, as well as persons acting on their behalf, from acquiring any interest in these types of land.

Current Status of Bill HR 1448

Bill HR 1448 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill HR 1448 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2023.  Bill HR 1448's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, 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. as of March 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1448

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1448

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

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