HR 5910 · 115th Congress · International Affairs

Defend Against Russian Disinformation and Aggression Act

Introduced 2018-05-22· Sponsored by Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Government Reform, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2018-05-22)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Defend Against Russian Disinformation and Aggression Act This bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act establish within the Department of State a Coordinator for Sanctions Policy who shall oversee the diplomatic aspects of U.S. and U.N. sanctions enforcement. The Department of Defense shall seek to conduct more North Atlantic Treaty Organization naval exercises to defend Europe and deter Russian aggression. The bill sets forth reporting requirements with respect to: (1) federal cyber countermeasures, and (2) Russian government-linked corruption.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]CA
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]NY