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Introduced
08/12/2022
08/12/2022
In Committee
08/12/2022
08/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To strengthen United States national security through the defense of democracy abroad and to address contem- porary threats to democracy around the world, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Madeleine K. Albright Democracy in the 21st Century Act, aims to strengthen U.S. national security by defending democracy abroad and addressing contemporary threats to democracy around the world. Key provisions include prioritizing democracy programs that align with diplomatic and security strategies, counter the malign influence of authoritarian governments, promote independent media and civil society, and protect civil and political rights. The bill establishes the Democracy in the 21st Century Fund to support various democracy-related initiatives, such as defending democracy globally, combating corruption and kleptocracy, and conducting democracy research and development. It also authorizes significant funding increases for the National Endowment for Democracy to counter transnational threats to democracy and support democratic growth abroad.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (38)
Tom Malinowski (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Colin Allred (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Liz Cheney (R),
Steve Cohen (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Dutch Ruppersberger (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Haley Stevens (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 08/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8708/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8708/BILLS-117hr8708ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8708/BILLS-117hr8708ih.pdf.pdf |
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