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Introduced
06/28/2017
06/28/2017
In Committee
06/28/2017
06/28/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Countering Foreign Interference with Our Armed Forces Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to report annually to Congress regarding attempts by the Russian Federation, or any foreign person acting as a agent for Russia, to disseminate Russian disinformation or propaganda through social media or the Internet to members of the Armed Forces with probable intent to injure the United States or advantage Russia. The military departments and the Department of State shall jointly report annually to Congress on each approval for employment or compensation from a foreign government to a retired member of the armed forces in a general or flag officer grade that was issued during the preceding year. The first such report shall cover the five-year period ending with the year before the year in which the report is submitted.
AI Summary
This bill, the Countering Foreign Interference with Our Armed Forces Act, directs the Department of Defense to annually report to Congress on attempts by Russia or its agents to disseminate disinformation or propaganda through social media or the internet targeting members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The bill also requires the military departments and the Department of State to jointly report annually to Congress on approvals for employment or compensation of retired general or flag officers by foreign governments, with the first such report covering a 5-year period. The purpose of this legislation is to protect members of the military from foreign interference and influence.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/28/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1470/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1470/BILLS-115s1470is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1470/BILLS-115s1470is.pdf.pdf |
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