Bill · H.R. 4519· House(119-HR-4519)
District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- John Moolenaar
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act'', seeks to prevent the District of Columbia government from forming Sister City relationships with jurisdictions in foreign adversary countries. It defines a foreign adversary country based on the meaning of covered nation'' found in title 10, United States Code. If such relationships already exist, the District must end them within 180 days or by the date specified in the relationship terms. Additionally, the District is barred from using Federal funds for certain outreach services until it certifies compliance with this Act to the President.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill aims to protect national interests by severing ties with foreign adversaries.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill increases federal oversight by requiring certification to the President to access funds.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill limits the autonomy of the District of Columbia government regarding foreign relations.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-4
The bill imposes restrictions on the District of Columbia's diplomatic and outreach capabilities.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?-3
The bill restricts the District's ability to engage in international diplomatic outreach.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restriction of foreign influence: By preventing the District of Columbia government from entering into Sister City relationships with foreign adversary countries, the bill limits connections with specific foreign jurisdictions (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Mandatory termination of existing ties: The bill requires the District to end current relationships with jurisdictions in foreign adversary countries within a set timeframe, which could ensure that such connections are severed (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of certain funds: The District of Columbia may lose the ability to use Federal funds to provide liaison and outreach services to diplomatic and international communities unless it certifies compliance with this Act to the President (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents-4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Increase States Rights-5
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Eric CrawfordRepublican · Arkansas
James ComerRepublican · Kentucky
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida
Virginia FoxxRepublican · North Carolina
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Nathaniel MoranRepublican · Texas
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida