Global Democratic Resilience Act
This bill establishes a $1 billion annual fund to support civil society organizations, independent media, and democratic institutions in countries experiencing democratic backsliding, with funding decisions made by an independent board insulated from political pressure.
Discussion (11)
This would directly affect my community. I have some suggested changes to make it more practical.
This is a bipartisan issue both sides should agree on. Let's not let perfect be the enemy of good.
Strong support. The data clearly shows the current approach is failing and we need a new direction.
Small entities should receive different treatment. I propose a tiered approach based on size.
Create tiered requirements by entity size
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Section 4(b) amended: "Tiered requirements — Tier 1 (revenue >$50M): 12 months; Tier 2 ($10M-$50M): 24 months; Tier 3 (<$10M): 36 months with technical assistance."
We tried something similar at the state level and it worked. Federal action would level the playing field.
I work with affected populations and can say firsthand this kind of reform is desperately needed.
Concerned about unintended consequences. Has anyone modeled what happens if this interacts badly with existing law?
This is long overdue. Other countries have had similar policies for years and the results speak for themselves.
Transparency and reporting requirements should be expanded significantly.
Expand transparency and reporting
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Section 6 amended: "Implementing agencies shall publish quarterly progress reports on a public website with outcome metrics and expenditures."
This needs a sunset clause. Pass it as a 5-year pilot and evaluate results before making it permanent.
Small entities should receive different treatment. I propose a tiered approach based on size.
Create tiered requirements by entity size
+ Proposed Text
Section 4(b) amended: "Tiered requirements — Tier 1 (revenue >$50M): 12 months; Tier 2 ($10M-$50M): 24 months; Tier 3 (<$10M): 36 months with technical assistance."