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HALT Our Adversaries Act
12/15/2023, 4:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4660
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4660
Bill HR 4660 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2023. Bill HR 4660 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 14, 2023. Bill HR 4660's most recent activity was 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. as of July 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4660
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4660
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4660
HALT Our Adversaries Act
HALT Our Adversaries Act
Halting Academic Liaisons To Our Adversaries Act
To 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4660
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