S. 2565: District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act

This bill, titled the District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act, seeks to establish guidelines regarding the District of Columbia's relationships with foreign jurisdictions, specifically focusing on "Sister City" relationships. Here are the key points of what the bill would do:

Short Title

The bill may be referred to as the District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act.

Prohibition on Sister City Relationships

The bill explicitly prohibits the government of the District of Columbia from entering into any Sister City relationships with jurisdictions located in what are classified as foreign adversary countries. This classification aligns with the definition established in a section of the United States Code concerning national security.

Impact on Existing Relationships

If there are any current Sister City relationships between the District of Columbia and jurisdictions in foreign adversary countries at the time the bill is enacted, the District is required to terminate those relationships. The termination must occur by the earlier of the following:

• The date specified in the terms of the existing Sister City relationship; or
• 180 days after the enactment of this Act.

Limitations on Federal Funding

Additionally, the bill states that the District of Columbia will not be allowed to use any Federal funds to support liaison and outreach services to diplomatic and international communities unless it certifies compliance with the provisions of this Act to the President.

Definition of Foreign Adversary Countries

The term "foreign adversary country" is defined in accordance with existing legislation, ensuring a legal framework is followed for determining which countries fall under this definition.

Administration of the Act

The bill provides a clear directive for how the District of Columbia must manage and rectify its existing international relationships in line with national security concerns.

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