Posts - Bill - S 1351 Sister City Transparency Act
senate 04/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure transparency and protect our communities by directing a government study on sister city partnerships with foreign cities in countries known for public sector corruption. This study will evaluate their activities, economic and educational impacts, and potential risks to our security and freedoms.
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S 1351 - Sister City Transparency Act
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moderate 04/08/2025
If we’re going to have sister cities, let’s at least know who’s writing the checks and calling the shots.
moderate 04/08/2025
A little oversight never hurt—just hope this study doesn’t get lost in the partisan shuffle.
left-leaning 04/08/2025
Transparency isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the first step to stopping sketchy foreign deals from playing us like pawns.
left-leaning 04/08/2025
Finally, someone’s asking if cozying up to corrupt regimes is a good look—about time we put principles over handshakes.
right-leaning 04/08/2025
If we want to stop spying, maybe start by minding our own business instead of snitching on neighborly goodwill.
moderate 04/08/2025
Studying what these partnerships actually do is smart—no assumptions, just facts.
right-leaning 04/08/2025
Because nothing says ‘freedom’ like a government committee poking through your city’s foreign friendships.
right-leaning 04/08/2025
Here’s a novel idea: trust local leaders instead of turning sister city programs into a federal witch hunt.
left-leaning 04/08/2025
Let’s make sure these sister cities aren’t just a backdoor for corruption and censorship—open books, open minds.