Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1811
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 18, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 18, 2019
Latest Action
May 3, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1811
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act

This bill directs the Department of State to devise a long-term strategy to counter the Chinese government's political influence operations.

The strategy shall seek to counter the ruling Chinese Communist Party's campaigns to corrupt democratic countries and undermine democratic institutions, both in the United States and elsewhere. It shall also seek to increase awareness of such campaigns and help other countries develop the capacity to counter them.

The strategy shall also ensure that Chinese nationals living in the United States, as well as Chinese Americans and members of the Uyghur and Tibetan diaspora, are protected against malign political influence operations, such as surveillance and intimidation.

The State Department shall also report to Congress about Chinese government efforts to exert influence in the United States and in U.S. partner countries, and suggestions for countering such efforts. The report shall address issues including attempts to (1) influence government institutions and officials, (2) undermine democratic institutions and freedom of speech, and (3) suppress public information.

Text (1)
March 18, 2019
Actions (3)
05/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
03/18/2019
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.
03/18/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:17:22 PM