Countering Chinese Propaganda Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 24, 2021)
Countering Chinese Propaganda Act
This bill directs the President to impose asset- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities engaged in certain acts of malign disinformation.
Specifically, the President shall impose sanctions on an individual or entity that knowingly commits a significant act of malign disinformation on behalf of a foreign government or political party to influence certain activities in the United States for the purpose of harming (1) U.S. national security, or (2) the safety and security of a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
The Department of State shall report to Congress a determination of whether the Chinese Communist Party's United Front Work Department, which engages in disinformation campaigns and other activities, or any of its officials, falls within the sanctions provided under this bill.
What just happenedFeb 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 24, 2021
- Feb 24, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Feb 24, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate