Bill > S3075

This bill, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2022, makes appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. Key provisions of the bill include: - Appropriating funds for various foreign assistance and diplomatic programs, including economic and military assistance, democracy promotion, international organizations, and global health initiatives. - Including several provisions related to oversight, transparency, and anti-corruption measures for U.S. foreign assistance. - Placing restrictions on assistance to certain countries, such as Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Syria. - Providing authority for the transfer of funds between accounts and agencies, subject to notification requirements. - Prohibiting the use of funds for certain purposes, such as publicity or propaganda within the United States and the purchase of luxury items. - Addressing issues such as international child abductions, the Arab League boycott of Israel, and the Palestinian Authority. - Appropriating funds for various regional initiatives, including in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. - Including provisions related to the United Nations, war crimes tribunals, Internet freedom, and other cross-cutting foreign policy priorities. The bill aims to provide funding and authorities to support U.S. diplomatic engagement, foreign assistance programs, and national security interests globally.

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