# Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023

This bill is designed to prevent the United States government from spending taxpayer money in ways that could benefit countries considered hostile to American interests. The core idea is straightforward: the government shouldn't be funding or doing business with nations that work against U.S. goals or pose security threats.

The bill would require federal agencies to review their spending and contracts to identify any money going to countries classified as adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism. Once identified, agencies would need to stop or redirect that funding. This could affect everything from foreign aid programs to government contracts for goods and services. For example, if a U.S. agency was buying materials from a company operating in a country on the adversary list, they'd need to find an alternative supplier instead.

The practical impact depends on which countries get classified as adversaries and how broadly the bill defines "funding." It could affect international trade relationships, foreign aid budgets, and how American companies do business overseas. Citizens might see changes in which countries receive development assistance or humanitarian aid from the U.S. government. The bill essentially puts a financial wall between the U.S. government and nations deemed hostile, though the specific countries targeted and how strictly the rules are enforced would be determined by the executive branch and Congress as the bill is implemented.

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023

Marshall, Roger

Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act of 2023 This bill prohibits federal agencies from supporting through federal funding any research conducted by the Chinese Communist Party or the Chinese government.