Sister City Transparency Act: Study on Foreign Corruption and Security Risks.
This law mandates a detailed study of sister city partnerships, focusing specifically on agreements with foreign communities in countries known for high corruption. The goal is to assess whether these local agreements are being exploited for espionage, economic coercion, or activities detrimental to national security. Citizens benefit from increased scrutiny and transparency regarding agreements made by their local governments with foreign entities, aiming to protect local community interests.
Key points
The government will study if sister city agreements with corrupt nations pose risks to US security and economy.
Local governments must demonstrate how they safeguard free expression and prevent espionage within these partnerships.
The study will evaluate if these partnerships lead to unfavorable economic terms or limit freedoms in educational institutions.
The study results are intended to help develop best practices for ensuring transparency in partnership agreements and activities.
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