A bill to prohibit public bodies from receiving gifts and grants from foreign actors under certain circumstances; to prohibit public bodies from entering into agreements with foreign actors under certain circumstances; to establish disclosure requirements for certain gifts, grants, contracts, and other interests relating to certain foreign actors; to prescribe civil sanctions; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules.
Restricts public bodies within the state from accepting gifts, grants, or entering agreements with foreign entities from countries of concern, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria. The legislation sets conditions to prevent compromises in autonomy, foreign control over state programs, or agendas harmful to U.S. safety and security.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
