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Introduced
10/27/2021
10/27/2021
In Committee
10/27/2021
10/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish a program to monitor and combat the People’s Republic of China’s malign influence across military, eco- nomic, and political sectors in foreign countries, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "China Watcher Act," establishes a program within the Department of State to monitor and combat the People's Republic of China's malign influence across military, economic, and political sectors in foreign countries. The program, known as the "China Watcher Program," will place officers in select U.S. diplomatic and consular posts to engage with Chinese and third-country nationals, including host governments and non-governmental entities, to gather information and counter China's activities. The bill requires annual reports from these posts, which will include assessments of the investment, trade, and other risks posed by Chinese influence, as well as a publicly available list of countries of concern regarding the likelihood of economic espionage and coercion or influence by China. The bill authorizes $10 million in funding for the program each fiscal year.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Claudia Tenney (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Peter Meijer (R),
Dean Phillips (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 10/27/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5760/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5760/BILLS-117hr5760ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5760/BILLS-117hr5760ih.pdf.pdf |
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