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This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a comprehensive report to congressional armed services committees within 90 days of the bill's enactment, specifically addressing the national security implications of a high-altitude surveillance balloon launched by the People's Republic of China that was shot down over U.S. airspace in February 2023. The report must provide a detailed description of how the balloon's surveillance activities might have impacted U.S. military installations and include a thorough analysis of any recovered technology and materials, including identifying the countries of origin for these items if possible. The report will be primarily unclassified but may include a classified annex, ensuring transparency while protecting sensitive information. The term "military installation" in the bill refers to the definition found in U.S. Code Title 10, Section 2801, which broadly covers bases, facilities, and other property used by the U.S. military. The bill aims to provide Congress with a clear understanding of the potential national security risks posed by the Chinese surveillance balloon incident.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/934/all-info