Bills · S 1778
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1778Crime and Law Enforcement
Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act
INTRO MAY 15· LAST ACTION MAY 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it increases transparency and accountability regarding critical national security issues. In an era where foreign espionage and intellectual property theft are significant concerns, this bill provides a regular public accounting of how the Department of Justice is addressing these threats. This allows the public and Congress to understand the scope of the problem, the strategies being employed, and the resources dedicated to these efforts.
Crucially, the bill also mandates reporting on how civil rights and liberties are protected during these counter-espionage activities. This ensures that national security measures do not infringe upon the rights of American citizens, addressing potential concerns about overreach or profiling. If this bill becomes law, there will be a consistent, public record of the government's actions and effectiveness in this area for the next seven years. If it doesn't pass, this level of detailed, publicly mandated reporting on these specific threats and civil rights protections might not occur, leaving the public with less insight into these important government functions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress and make it publicly available for 7 years.
This ensures consistent public and congressional oversight of Department of Justice activities related to national security threats from the Chinese Communist Party.
PROVISION 02
The report must describe Department of Justice activities countering Chinese national security threats, including intellectual property theft and threats from non-traditional sources like university researchers.
This provides specific details on the types of threats being addressed and the scope of the Department of Justice's operations.
PROVISION 03
The report must detail resources dedicated to these programs and assess their effectiveness.
This allows for an evaluation of the financial and human capital investment and whether current strategies are achieving their goals.
PROVISION 04
The report must describe measures used to protect civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy rights of United States persons.
This ensures that national security efforts do not infringe upon the fundamental rights of individuals and promotes accountability.
PROVISION 05
The Attorney General must consult with other intelligence and security officials in preparing the report.
This ensures a comprehensive and coordinated report drawing on expertise from across relevant government agencies.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 1 REP 1 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 15
Introduced in Senate
MAY 15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1778
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 15, 2025
Last actionMay 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025
Senate BillS 1778Crime and Law Enforcement
Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act
INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 15, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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