US HB7484 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-1)
Status: Introduced on July 2 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-02 - Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Pending: House Intelligence Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 2 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-02 - Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Pending: House Intelligence Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress on efforts by China's government to exploit the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic to advance its national security and foreign policy interests. The report shall contain elements including (1) an assessment of Chinese government efforts to retaliate against countries seeking an inquiry into China's role in the spread of COVID-19, (2) a description of Chinese economic aid or medical assistance to countries affected by COVID-19 and how such activities may affect Chinese and U.S. foreign policy interests, and (3) an identification of different ways the Chinese government may be using the global disruption caused by COVID-19 to more aggressively pursue long-standing domestic and foreign policy objectives.
Title
Preventing China from Exploiting COVID–19 Act
Sponsors
Rep. Kendra Horn [D-OK] | Rep. Stephanie Murphy [D-FL] | Rep. Max Rose [D-NY] | Rep. Tom O'Halleran [D-AZ] |
Rep. Ed Case [D-HI] | Rep. Ben McAdams [D-UT] | Rep. Luis Correa [D-CA] | Rep. Jared Golden [D-ME] |
Rep. Anthony Brindisi [D-NY] | Rep. Charlie Crist [D-FL] | Rep. Joe Cunningham [D-SC] | Rep. Xochitl Torres Small [D-NM] |
Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Haley Stevens [D-MI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2020-07-02 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). |
2020-07-02 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Alliances
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Australia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign aid and international relief
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hong Kong
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intellectual property
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
News media and reporting
Oceania
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan
Trade secrets and economic espionage
World health
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Australia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign aid and international relief
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hong Kong
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intellectual property
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
News media and reporting
Oceania
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan
Trade secrets and economic espionage
World health
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7484/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7484/BILLS-116hr7484ih.pdf |