Sec. 9. Support for democracy advocates at-risk
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Congress— recognizes the importance of democracy advocates at risk who support democracy, human rights, transparency and the rule of law; and remains gravely concerned about concerted efforts by state and non-state actors to constrain the activities of democracy advocates at risk through reprisals that are intended to frustrate or halt legitimate activities. The National Endowment for Democracy is authorized to expand the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program to provide additional fellowships, including in partnership with other institutions and organizations, to support democracy advocates at risk.