House Bill 8331
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Accountability for CARES Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8331
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Accountability for CARES Act of 2020
This bill prohibits funds appropriated under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act from going to an entity owned by, controlled by, or under the influence of (1) the government of China, (2) the Chinese Communist Party, or (3) an entity domiciled in China. The Department of the Treasury shall recover funds appropriated under the CARES Act that were previously provided to such an entity.
September 21, 2020
09/21/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
09/21/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:56 PM