her unfavorably to him. . (4) To adequately combat Russian subversive activities, the United States must have a better handle on the scope, nature, and source of these efforts and take steps to combat Russia’s global influence. 102. Assessment of subversive activities by the Government of the Russian Federation (a) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report setting forth an independent assessment obtained in accordance with subsection (b) of subversive activities by the Government of the Russian Federation. (b) Independent assessment (1) In general The Secretary of State shall obtain an independent assessment for purposes of subsection (a) from a federally funded research and development center or another appropriate independent entity that is selected by the Secretary that has expertise in diplomatic and military developments in Europe and Russia and undertakes to include each of the following: (A) An assessment of disinformation and propaganda activities of the Government of the Russian Federation, including an assessment of— (i) support for disinformation and propaganda activities with respect to the United States and foreign countries