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| https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-biggs-bidens-state-department-should-not-be-funding-drag-shows | Congressman Biggs: Biden's State Department Should Not Be Funding Drag Shows Abroad | 2022-10-27 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | House | AZ | Andy Biggs | B001302 | biggs.house.gov | biggs | https://biggs.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Andy Biggs and 10 of his House colleagues sent a letter to the U.S. State Department (DOS) in response to recent reports revealing that it funded drag theater performances, workshops, and a documentary in Ecuador with U.S. taxpayer money. The State Department recently awarded a $20,600 grant to the Centro Ecuatoriano Norteamericano De Cuenca to “host 3 workshops, 12 drag theater performances, and produce a 2 minute documentary.” “President Biden has wokified the State Department and is misusing taxpayer money to implement a radical and unpopular agenda abroad,” said Congressman Andy Biggs. “This initiative does not enhance national security, advance national interests, or support U.S. foreign policy. “The State Department must explain its actions to Congress.” The full letter may be read here. Co-signers include: Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX), Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), and Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX). | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |