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Sec. 2 · H.R. 4519

Prohibiting Sister City relationships between District of Columbia and foreign adversaries

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(a) Prohibition (1) In general The District of Columbia government may not enter into any Sister City relationship with a jurisdiction located in a foreign adversary country. (2) Definition In this section, the term foreign adversary country has the meaning given the term covered nation in section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code. (b) Treatment of existing relationships If a Sister City relationship between the District of Columbia and a jurisdiction located in a foreign adversary country is in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, the District of Columbia shall terminate the relationship not later than the earlier of— (1) the date provided under the terms of the relationship; or (2) 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Loss of certain funds The District of Columbia may not use any Federal funds to provide liaison and outreach services to the diplomatic and international communities unless the District certifies to the President that the District is in compliance with this Act.

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