Bill · S. 2565· Senate(119-S-2565)
District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act
- Introduced
- 7/31/2025
- Last activity
- 7/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act," seeks to restrict how the District of Columbia government forms international connections. It prohibits the District from entering into any Sister City relationships with jurisdictions located in a foreign adversary country. If such relationships already exist, the District must terminate them within 180 days or by the end of the relationship term. Additionally, the District cannot use Federal funds for certain diplomatic outreach services unless it certifies compliance.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill imposes restrictions on the District of Columbia's ability to form international relationships and use federal funds.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The bill limits international ties to foreign adversary countries to prioritize national security interests.
The opposite
Would people in cities be better off under this?-3
The bill may reduce the District's capacity for international diplomatic outreach and liaison services.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill restricts the use of Federal funds for specific diplomatic outreach services unless compliance is certified.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevents relationships with foreign adversaries: The bill prohibits the District of Columbia government from entering into Sister City relationships with jurisdictions in foreign adversary countries (Section 2(b)). This ensures the District does not form official ties with specific foreign entities.
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Mandates termination of existing ties: Any current Sister City relationships with foreign adversary jurisdictions must be ended within 180 days or the end of the term (Section 2(c)). This provides a clear timeline for breaking existing connections.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Federal funds: The District of Columbia may lose the ability to use Federal funds for liaison and outreach services to diplomatic and international communities if it does not certify compliance with this Act (Section 2(d)).
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-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida