H.R. 1214 · 117th Congress · House

Countering Chinese Propaganda Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Introduced
Feb 23, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 28, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

  2. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    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.

  5. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    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.

Committees

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Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Feb 23, 2021

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 23, 2021

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