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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9426
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 5, 2022Mr. Gohmert (for himself and Mr. Gosar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
A BILL
To prohibit the use of Federal funds made available for foreign assistance to be used to support drag theater performances.
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Prohibition
No Federal funds are authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available in the form of foreign assistance to any program, project, or activity that involves the hosting or that otherwise involves supporting drag shows, performances, testimonials, or any demonstrations involving drag. For purposes of this section, the term drag refers to dressing in clothing that is typical of the opposite gender, including by using exaggeratedly gendered mannerisms or by combining elements of typically male and female dress, or in elaborate or outrageous gendered costumes.