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Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023

3/11/2024, 4:41 PM

Summary of Bill S 2525

Bill 118 s 2525, 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 American taxpayer dollars from being used to fund countries that are considered adversaries of the United States. The bill specifically targets countries such as Iran, North Korea, and Russia, which have been identified as posing a threat to US national security.

The main provisions of the bill include prohibiting the use of federal funds for any form of assistance, aid, or support to these adversary countries. This includes economic aid, military aid, and any other form of financial assistance. The bill also calls for increased transparency and accountability in the allocation of foreign aid, requiring the Secretary of State to report to Congress on a regular basis regarding the use of taxpayer funds in relation to these countries.

Furthermore, the bill includes measures to strengthen sanctions against these adversary countries, including restrictions on trade and investment, as well as targeted financial sanctions against individuals and entities that are found to be supporting these countries in violation of US law. Overall, the Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023 aims to ensure that American taxpayer dollars are not inadvertently supporting countries that pose a threat to US national security. By cutting off funding to these adversary countries and increasing transparency and accountability in the allocation of foreign aid, the bill seeks to protect US interests and promote stability and security in the international community.

Congressional Summary of S 2525

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023

This bill prohibits federal agencies from supporting through federal funding any research conducted by the Chinese Communist Party or the Chinese government.

Current Status of Bill S 2525

Bill S 2525 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill S 2525 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2023.  Bill S 2525's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2525

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2525

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2525

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

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