,i #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hgjh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,august #ab1 #bjbb,mr4 ,malinowski 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,cheney1 ,mr4 ,crow1 and ,mr4 ,wilson of ,south ,carolina7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to strengthen ,united ,states national security through the defense of democracy abroad and to address contemporary threats to democracy around the world1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,madeleine ,k4 ,albright ,democracy in the #bast ,century ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,sec4 #c4 ,program prioritization and democracy strategy4,sec4 #d4 ,authorities and limitation4,sec4 #e4 ,establishment of the ,democracy in the #bast ,century ,fund4,sec4 #f4 ,roles and responsibilities4,sec4 #g4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,civil and political rights ,the term civil and political rights means the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as provided for in the ,international ,covenant on ,civil and ,political ,rights1 done in ,new ,york ,december #af1 #aiff4 7#c7 ,democracy programs ,for purposes of funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act1 the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq471 or appropriated under any ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs1 the term democracy programs means programs that1 consistent with section #acc7;b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baeb;c7b77 and the ,international ,covenant on ,civil and ,political ,rights1 done at ,new ,york ,december #af1 #aiff1 support-- 7,a7 good governance2 7,b7 credible and competitive elections2 7,c7 freedom of expression1 association1 assembly1 and religion2 7,d7 human rights1 labor rights1 independent media1 and the rule of law2 and 7,e7 otherwise strengthen the capacity of democratic political parties1 governments1 nongovernmental organizations and institutions1 and citizens to support the development of democratic states and institutions that are responsive and accountable to citizens4 7#d7 ,,ned ,the term ,,ned means the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy4 7#e7 ,relevant ,federal departments and agencies ,the term relevant ,federal departments and agencies means-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,state2 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 and 7,c7 other ,federal agencies that the ,president determines are relevant for purposes of this ,act4 7#f7 ,,usaid ,the term ,,usaid means the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 #c4 ,program prioritization and democracy strategy 7a7 ,program prioritization ,as the global leader in promoting and advancing democratic principles1 the ,united ,states ,government should prioritize democracy programs that-- 7#a7 align and are coordinated with diplomatic and security strategies for a given country or region2 7#b7 advance democracy worldwide1 including during a country's transition to democracy and the consolidation of democracy following such a transition1 and address democratic backsliding in a country2 7#c7 support democracy and democratic voices in closed and repressive societies1 including those defending the exercise of civil and political rights2 7#d7 counter the malign influence of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 and other authoritarian governments2 7#e7 counter corruption and kleptocracy1 including by enhancing transparent1 accountable1 and responsive governance2 7#f7 promote and protect independent media1 civil society activists1 writers1 artists1 and intellectuals2 7#g7 counter misinformation and disinformation1 but especially in the digital domain2 7#h7 counter authoritarian abuse of technology1 and prevent manipulation--especially through digital means--of elections1 electoral data1 and critical electoral infrastructure2 7#i7 combat digital authoritarianism1 including the use of the internet and other digital technologies to restrict the exercise of civil and political rights2 7#aj7 promote internet freedom and the use of technology that furthers democracy and the exercise of civil and political rights2 7#aa7 counter transnational repression and the extra-territorial extension of repressive measures1 as well as the increasing use of arbitrary detention2 7#ab7 respond rapidly to democratic openings or backsliding1 and adapt to evolving dynamics on the ground2 7#ac7 promote civic education1 voter education1 and enhanced citizen participation in democratic processes2 7#ad7 protect the civil and political rights of religious and ethnic minorities2 7#ae7 seek to ensure the integrity of elections abroad2 and 7#af7 establish and promote democracy partnerships to maximize support to a country where a democratic opening is underway or the respective government is a genuine partner for democratic reform4 7b7 ,strategy ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress a comprehensive strategy to promote democracy abroad that is informed by extensive consultations with the local actors impacted by such programs4 ,the strategy shall encompass a whole of government approach to such efforts1 and include detailed information on funding1 goals and objectives1 and oversight4 #d4 ,authorities and limitation 7a7 ,beneficiaries ,funds that are made available by this ,act for the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy are made available pursuant to the authority of the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy ,act 7title ,v of ,public ,law #ih-afd71 including all decisions regarding the selection of beneficiaries4 7b7 ,restrictions on foreign government interference 7#a7 ,prior approval ,with respect to the provision of assistance for democracy programs by relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 the organizations implementing such assistance1 the specific nature of that assistance1 and the participants in such programs shall not be subject to the prior approval by the government of any foreign country4 7#b7 ,disclosure of implementing partner information ,if the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 determines that the government of a country is undemocratic or has engaged in gross violations of civil and political rights1 any new bilateral agreement governing the terms and conditions under which assistance is provided to such a country shall not require the disclosure of the names of implementing partners of democracy programs1 and the ,secretary of ,state and the ,,usaid ,administrator shall expeditiously seek to negotiate amendments to existing bilateral agreements1 as necessary1 to conform to this requirement4 7#c7 ,reporting requirement ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,,usaid ,administrator1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 detailing steps taken by the ,department of ,state and ,,usaid to comply with the requirements of this subsection4 7c7 ,protecting implementing partners 7#a7 ,in general ,where it is determined by the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,,usaid ,administrator1 or the ,,ned ,president1 as appropriate1 that a country is undemocratic or has engaged in gross violations of civil and political rights1 the names of implementing persons and organizations of democracy activities and programs supported by the ,department of ,state1 ,,usaid1 or ,,ned shall not be required under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,freedom of ,information ,act74 7#b7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,,ned ,president shall submit a report to the appropriate committees on the uses of the authority provided in paragraph 7#a7 on a case-by-case basis1 which shall be updated every #ahj days thereafter4 7d7 ,information sharing ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,,usaid ,administrator shall regularly inform the ,,ned ,president of democracy programs that are planned and supported by such agencies1 and the ,,ned ,president shall regularly inform such ,secretary and ,administrator of programs that are planned and supported by the ,,ned1 consistent with the requirements of section #eje7;b7 of the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ddad7;b774 7e7 ,digital security ,democracy programs supported by funds authorized to be appropriated pursuant to section #g should include a component on digital security to enhance the security and safety of implementers and beneficiaries1 including1 as appropriate1 assistance for civil society organizations to counter government surveillance1 censorship1 and repression by digital means4 7f7 ,audits ,section #ejd7;g7 of the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ddac7;g77 is amended by striking ,united ,states ,information ,agency and inserting ,department of ,state ,office of ,inspector ,general4 #e4 ,establishment of the ,democracy in the #bast ,century ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund to be known as the ,democracy in the #bast ,century ,fund 7in this subsection referred to as the ,fund71 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,state1 following consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the appropriate congressional committees1 consisting of amounts authorized to be appropriated by section #g1 to advance the comprehensive strategy under section #c1 including the programs of the ,department of ,state1 ,,usaid1 and the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy described in subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 and 7e74 7b7 ,defending democracy globally ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,,usaid ,administrator and in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees1 shall establish a program to defend democracy globally by-- 7#a7 strengthening and enhancing the ,department of ,state and ,,usaid's ability to respond quickly and flexibly to democratic openings and backsliding2 7#b7 assisting fledgling or struggling democracies deliver services and meet expectations for their populations1 in consultation and coordination with the governments of such democracies1 in order to further reforms and strategies identified by such governments through consultation with respective civil societies2 7#c7 supporting1 in cooperation with other international donors and in consultation with nongovernmental organizations1 independent and public interest media worldwide to help such media resist the overlapping challenges of authoritarian encroachment1 threats to their financial viability1 and litigation and regulatory environments meant to undercut their ability to operate2 7#d7 centering democratic values and the promotion of civil and political rights in current and emerging technologies1 and countering efforts by authoritarian governments to surveil1 censor1 or otherwise repress populations by digital means1 including through programs that-- 7,a7 counter disinformation2 7,b7 establish an initiative to help countries around the world implement governing regulations for the procurement and use of technology consistent with civil and political rights2 7,c7 provide digital public goods to reduce the appeal of authoritarian-leaning technologies to cash strapped countries2 7,d7 provide education on digital literacy to key populations2 and 7,e7 support the ongoing prioritization of democratic values in technological development in the years to come2 7#e7 establishing international coalitions of governmental and nongovernmental actors dedicated to coordinating messaging1 technical assistance programming1 and rules-based governance approaches related to issues that impact democracy1 particularly coalitions focused on-- 7,a7 preserving election integrity by assisting elections to meet coalition-defined standards of electoral integrity and deterring or combating external influence in elections abroad1 including cyber intrusion1 disinformation1 and other threats2 and 7,b7 protecting supply chains from being tainted by the products of forced labor2 and 7#f7 supporting human rights defenders1 democracy advocates at risk1 writers1 artists1 and others who were forced to flee repression in their home countries so that they can safely continue their activism in exile4 7c7 ,combating corruption and kleptocracy ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,,usaid ,administrator and in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees1 shall establish a program to support efforts by foreign governments1 civil society1 and the private sector to combat corruption and kleptocracy abroad1 including through efforts that-- 7#a7 enhance government transparency1 accountability1 and responsiveness across relevant sectors2 7#b7 improve detection and exposure of corruption crimes1 including those that cross borders1 improve citizen oversight and advocacy1 protect free expression and civic activism1 and bolster investigative journalism and media independence2 7#c7 expand investigations and prosecutions of corrupt acts and hold corrupt actors accountable1 and assist in the adoption and implementation of anticorruption preventive measures and promotion of good governance and public administration2 7#d7 build effective1 impartial judiciaries2 7#e7 address corruption in key sectors1 whether at the level of delivery of services to citizens1 important governmental processes such as procurement1 or priority economic sectors2 7#f7 strengthen democratic norms and standards at the local1 national1 regional1 and international levels2 7#g7 augment cooperation with the private sector and key industries to root out corruption that harms competitiveness1 economic growth1 and development and taints critical supply chains2 7#h7 strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration among nongovernmental organizations essential to combatting well-resourced transnational kleptocratic networks2 7#i7 address corrosive capital and the strategic use of corruption by authoritarian states to undermine democracy and good governance2 7#aj7 provide essential skills and resources to civil society and media to counter corruption and address the weak governance and poor human rights conditions that cultivate corruption2 and 7#aa7 foster public demand for accountable and transparent government4 7d7 ,democracy research and development ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,,usaid ,administrator and in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees1 shall establish a program for democracy research and development that-- 7#a7 supports research and development by the ,department of ,state1 ,,usaid1 and the ,,ned on policies1 programs1 and technologies relating to democracy programs2 7#b7 drives innovation within those entities regarding the response to complex1 multidimensional challenges to democracy1 including combatting transnational kleptocracy1 mitigating hyper-polarization1 countering malign authoritarian influence1 and leveraging emerging technology for democracy2 7#c7 incentivizes collaboration among government1 nongovernmental organizations1 and the private sector with the objective of identifying and mitigating threats to global democracy2 and 7#d7 identifies lessons learned and best practices for democracy programs and diplomatic approaches to create feedback loops and shape future evidence-based programming and diplomacy4 7e7 ,fellowships for democracy advocates at risk ,the ,,ned is authorized to expand the ,reagan-,fascell ,democracy ,fellows ,program to provide additional fellowships1 including in partnership with other institutions and organizations1 to support democracy advocates at risk4 7f7 ,leveraging ,pursuant to sections #fjg and #fcb of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb #ag ,u4,s4,c4 #bceg1 #bcib71 and after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to establish mechanisms under the ,fund to partner with other donors and private sector partners to carry out the purposes of this section4 7g7 ,funding transparency ,concurrent with the submission of the report required by section #fec7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdac7;a771 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed accounting of any funds programmed pursuant to the authorities under subsection 7f7 during the prior fiscal year4 7h7 ,notification requirements ,not later than #ae days prior to the obligation of funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,fund and the programs established under this section1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,,usaid ,administrator1 as appropriate1 shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the intended uses of such funds4 7i7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,,usaid ,administrator1 and the ,,ned ,president1 as appropriate1 shall submit reports to the appropriate congressional committees detailing the uses of funds made available to the ,fund pursuant to this ,act4 #f4 ,roles and responsibilities ,funds authorized to be appropriated pursuant to section #g should be made available as follows1 consistent with the overall strategic direction and capabilities of the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development3 7#a7 ,for the ,department of ,state1 such funds should be the responsibility of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor1 except for funds provided to the ,,ned4 ,such funds shall be made available as grants and should have as their primary purpose democracy programs that are incorporated into a larger diplomatic strategy and are flexible1 innovative1 and responsive to-- 7,a7 current human rights abuses and democracy deficiencies as documented in the annual ,country ,report on ,human ,rights ,practices required by sections #aaf7;d7 and #ejb;,b7b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean7d71 #bcjd7;b772 and 7,b7 emerging opportunities and sudden crises4 7#b7 ,for ,,usaid1 such funds should have as their primary purpose flexible1 innovative1 and responsive democracy programs that are development-oriented1 often coordinated through a ,country ,development ,cooperation ,strategy1 and conducted in countries where a ,,usaid ,mission is present or a where a ,,usaid ,mission in a neighboring country can manage and oversee such programs effectively4 ,such programs should1 as appropriate1 build enduring local capacity1 incorporate democracy programming into a larger development and diplomatic strategy1 and emphasize participatory and locally led programs when possible4 ,funds made available for civil society and political competition and consensus building programs abroad shall be provided in a manner that recognizes the benefits of grants and cooperative agreements in implementing such programs4 7#c7 ,in cases where both the ,department of ,state and ,,usaid are able to respond to emerging opportunities and sudden crises1 including in closed and repressive societies1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,,usaid ,administrator shall coordinate their respective programs1 including at the country level1 to ensure complementarity and prevent waste or redundancy4 #g4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,programs 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the democracy programs of the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development in each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 #b1ijj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,democracy in the #bast ,century ,fund ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by paragraph 7#a71 the following amounts are authorized to be appropriated in each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg for the ,democracy in the #bast ,century ,fund established under section #e3 7,a7 #bj1jjj1jjj in each such fiscal year is authorized to be appropriated for the ,defending ,democracy ,globally program under section #e7;b71 of which not more than #aj1jjj1jjj may be administered by the ,,usaid ,administrator4 7,b7 #ej1jjj1jjj in each such fiscal year is authorized to be appropriated for the ,combating ,corruption and ,kleptocracy program under section #e7;c74 7,c7 #ae1jjj1jjj in each such fiscal year is authorized to be appropriated for the ,democracy ,research and ,development program under section #e7;d71 which shall be allocated equally between the ,department of ,state1 ,,usaid1 and the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy4 7,d7 #e1jjj1jjj in each such fiscal year is authorized to be appropriated for the ,reagan-,fascell ,democracy ,fellows ,program for additional fellowships for democracy advocates at risk4 7#c7 ,democracy ,fund 7,a7 ,in general ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by paragraph 7#a71 there is authorized to be appropriated #cdj1gjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out activities under part #a and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq41 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdf et seq47 and paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e7 of section #ejb7;b7 of the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ddaa7;b771 for the promotion of democracy globally1 which shall be made available to the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor of the ,department of ,state and the ,bureau for ,development1 ,democracy1 and ,innovation of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7,b7 ,additional amounts ,funds authorized to be made available to the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy and its core institutes under this paragraph are in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for such purposes4 7b7 ,restrictions ,federal funds made available to any individual1 private entity1 or any other nonprofit organization pursuant to this ,act shall be subject to the restrictions and prohibitions of section #aceb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,administration of ,department of ,state democracy programs ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this section that are made available for the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor of the ,department of ,state1 up to #ae percent may be made available for the administration of democracy programs by such ,bureau in each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 including for the hiring of additional personnel following consultation with the appropriate congressional committees4 ,such funds are in addition to funds otherwise made available for such purposes4 7d7 ,administration of ,,usaid democracy programs ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this section that are made available for ,,usaid1 up to #ae percent may be made available for the administration of democracy programs by the agency in each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 including for the hiring of additional personnel following consultation with the appropriate congressional committees4 ,such funds are in addition to funds otherwise made available for such purposes4 7e7 ,national ,endowment for ,democracy ,in addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated for ,,ned #cbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc1 #cej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd1 #cge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 #djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 and #dbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg1 including amounts to be allocated in the traditional and customary manner1 to counter transnational threats to democracy1 as well as to support and sustain democratic growth abroad1 consistent with section #ejc of the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ddab74