District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act
This bill prohibits the District of Columbia government from establishing new sister city relationships with jurisdictions in countries designated as "foreign adversaries" under federal law. It requires the District to terminate any existing sister city relationships with such countries within 180 days of the law's enactment or according to the existing agreement's terms. The District must also certify compliance with this law to receive federal funds for diplomatic liaison and outreach services. The bill directly affects the District's international partnerships and its use of federal funding for diplomatic activities.
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Introduction
Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 17, 2025
Last action Jul 17, 2025
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Jul 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Jul 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John R. Moolenaar
RRepublican
Co
Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
Co
Elise M. Stefanik
RRepublican
Co
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford
RRepublican
Co
Gus M. Bilirakis
RRepublican
Co
James Comer
RRepublican
Co
Jennifer A. Kiggans
RRepublican
Co
Nathaniel Moran
RRepublican
Co
Neal P. Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Pat Harrigan
RRepublican
Co
Virginia Foxx
RRepublican
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