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Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023

1/5/2024, 10:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1800

Bill 118 hr 1800, also known as the Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing the United States from inadvertently funding countries or organizations that are hostile to American interests. The bill seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to support entities that pose a threat to national security or engage in activities that are contrary to US values.

The Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023 includes provisions that require the US government to conduct thorough assessments of foreign aid recipients to determine whether they are aligned with American interests. It also mandates increased transparency and accountability in the allocation of foreign assistance, with a focus on preventing funds from reaching adversaries of the United States.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the impact of US aid programs, in order to ensure that they are effectively advancing US foreign policy goals. It also includes measures to strengthen oversight and enforcement mechanisms to prevent misuse of funds and hold accountable those who violate the terms of aid agreements. Overall, the Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023 aims to safeguard US taxpayer dollars and ensure that foreign aid is used to promote American interests and values on the global stage. It reflects a bipartisan effort to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of US foreign assistance programs, while also protecting national security interests.

Congressional Summary of HR 1800

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023

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 1800

Bill HR 1800 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2023. Bill HR 1800 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2023.  Bill HR 1800's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of March 24, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1800

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 1800

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1800

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023
Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023
To prohibit Federal spending on funding research in China, and for other purposes.

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