H.R. 708: SHIELD Against CCP Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Dale Strong (R-AL-5)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: Jan. 23, 2025
Last Action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (March 11, 2025)
Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend Against the CCP Act or the SHIELD Against CCP Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to form a working group tasked with duties related to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
The working group must assess and annually report on current DHS efforts to counter the CCPâs (1) use of the U.S. immigration system, (2) economic and trade practices, and (3) support for illicit financial activity and trafficking controlled substances. The working group must terminate seven years after its establishment.
DHS must additionally carry out research and development on technologies and techniques for enhancing its security and situational awareness to these threats.
The Government Accountability Office must report on the implementation of this bill.
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY-3) (Jan. 23, 2025)
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA-3) (Jan. 23, 2025)
Rep. Mark Green (R-TN-7) (Jan. 23, 2025)
Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS-3) (Jan. 23, 2025)
Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-8) (Jan. 23, 2025)
Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO-8) (Jan. 23, 2025)
Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI-2) (Jan. 28, 2025)
Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX-11) (March 5, 2025)