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House Bill 8286
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Countering Chinese Propaganda Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 17, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Republican
Introduced
Sep 17, 2020
Latest Action
Sep 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8286
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Jim Banks
Indiana
Republican
Mike Johnson
Louisiana
Republican
Vicky Hartzler
Missouri
Republican
Joe Wilson
South Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
September 17, 2020
Actions (2)
09/17/2020
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.
09/17/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
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Jan 11, 2023 1:44:57 PM
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