Bills · HR 708
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 708Fraud offenses and financial crimesIntellectual property
SHIELD Against CCP Act
INTRO JAN 23· LAST ACTION MAR 11
READING
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READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to directly address a range of national security and economic threats that are frequently discussed in public discourse. If passed, it would establish a dedicated federal effort to counter specific dangers like cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, the flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl, intellectual property theft affecting U.S. businesses, and potential exploitation of immigration systems.
Without this bill, the responsibility for addressing these varied threats from the Chinese Communist Party would remain dispersed across multiple agencies without a dedicated, coordinated working group focused solely on this adversary and these specific threat categories. This bill centralizes and formalizes an effort to understand and respond to these challenges, potentially leading to more effective strategies and better protection for the United States.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Working Group within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to counter terrorist, cybersecurity, border/port security, and transportation security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
This creates a dedicated, centralized entity within DHS specifically focused on a broad range of threats from the CCP.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Working Group to examine and report on the CCP's activities, including exploitation of U.S. immigration, predatory economic practices, support for fentanyl trafficking, and illicit financial activities.
This provision outlines the specific, critical areas of focus for the group, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of known and emerging threats.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Working Group to facilitate cooperation and coordination among different DHS offices and components, and to share information with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.
This ensures a unified response to complex threats and leverages a wider network of intelligence and enforcement capabilities across all levels of government.
PROVISION 04
Mandates annual assessments for five years on the threats posed by the CCP and the Working Group's activities, to be submitted to Congress and made publicly available in an unclassified form.
This provides ongoing oversight and transparency, allowing Congress and the public to monitor the progress and effectiveness of the group's efforts.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
R· Alabama
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
16
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 25%
DEM 1 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
10 EVENTSMAR 11
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
MAR 10
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
MAR 10
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1049-1051)
MAR 10
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 708.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 708
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Last actionMar 11, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025
House BillHR 708Fraud offenses and financial crimesIntellectual property
SHIELD Against CCP Act
INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
8
COMPLEXITY
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