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Increased Transparency for Sister City Partnerships: Risk Assessment Study

This new act aims to study how sister city partnerships operate in the U.S., especially those with countries known for high corruption. The goal is to assess if these partnerships pose risks to security, economy, or freedom of expression for citizens. The study's findings will help better protect the interests of local communities.
Key points
The act mandates a study of sister city partnerships to evaluate their impact on U.S. security and economy.
The study will focus on partnerships with countries having high corruption levels, checking transparency and potential threats.
The aim is to identify risks like espionage, economic coercion, or restrictions on free speech, to protect citizens.
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Print number: 117_S_710
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2021-03-11