H.R. 708 Passed the House Immigration

SHIELD Against CCP Act

To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] Introduced January 23, 2025 Cosponsors 8 (7 R, 1 D) Latest action March 11, 2025

Summary

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 CCP’s (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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 11, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Mar 10, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Mar 10, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1049-1050)
  4. Mar 10, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 708.
  5. Mar 10, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1049-1051)
  6. Mar 10, 2025 Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Jan 23, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
  8. Jan 23, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, and 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.
  9. Jan 23, 2025 Introduced in House

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