To require an unclassified interagency report on the political influence operations of the Chinese Government and Communist Party with respect to the United States, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 5, 2018)
Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act
This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress on Chinese government and Communist Party political influence operations with respect to the United States, including efforts to: (1) corrupt U.S. governmental or nongovernmental institutions or individuals, (2) coerce U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents or their families or relatives living in China, and (3) undermine democratic institutions and freedoms.
The report shall include recommendations with respect to countering such operations, including by establishing a related permanent office in the State Department.
What just happenedJun 5, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 5, 2018
- Jun 5, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 5, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 5, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 5, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House