Bills · HR 4519
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4519International Affairs
District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION JUL 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it touches on the balance of power between the federal government and the District of Columbia. If it becomes law, it represents federal intervention into D.C.'s local governance and its ability to conduct its own international outreach and cultural diplomacy. This could set a precedent for further federal restrictions on D.C.'s local decision-making.
The bill's passage would mean D.C.'s international relationships are more tightly aligned with federal foreign policy objectives, potentially limiting D.C.'s unique role in global engagement. If it doesn't become law, D.C. would retain its current authority to establish and maintain Sister City relationships with any jurisdiction it chooses, including those in countries the federal government labels as adversaries, without facing financial penalties.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the District of Columbia government from entering into new Sister City relationships with jurisdictions in foreign adversary countries.
This limits D.C.'s ability to form new international partnerships based on local priorities and aligns D.C.'s foreign engagement with federal policy.
PROVISION 02
Requires D.C. to terminate existing Sister City relationships with jurisdictions in foreign adversary countries by a specific deadline.
This forces an end to established cultural, economic, or educational exchanges, potentially disrupting existing collaborations.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'foreign adversary country' by referencing a specific section of federal law (10 U.S.C. 4872(f)(2)).
This links D.C.'s Sister City policy to broader national security definitions used by the U.S. government.
PROVISION 04
States that the District of Columbia cannot use federal funds for liaison and outreach services to diplomatic communities unless it certifies compliance with this Act.
This creates a financial incentive for D.C. to comply, effectively penalizing non-compliance by cutting off specific federal funding.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 11
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 17
Introduced in House
JUL 17
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4519
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionJul 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
House BillHR 4519International Affairs
District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
11
COMPLEXITY
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