H.R. 708
119th Congress
SHIELD Against CCP Act
8
Cosponsors
14
Actions
0
Amendments
5
Committees
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Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
11 mars 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 5 mars 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 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.
Timeline
14 actions
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
11 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 708.
10 mars 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1049-1051)
10 mars 2025 · Floor
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
10 mars 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
10 mars 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1049-1050)
10 mars 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1049-1050)
10 mars 2025 · Floor
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
23 janvier 2025 · Committee
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.
23 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
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.
23 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
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.
23 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
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.
23 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
23 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
23 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
8 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]ALCosponsors
- Democrat113%
- Republican788%
- Republican:Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]TX
- Republican:Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]MI
- Republican:Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]CO
- Republican:Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]LA
- Republican:Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]TX
- Republican:Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]MS
- Republican:Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]TN
- Democrat:Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]NY
Classification
Policy area
ImmigrationLegislative subjects
Committees
5
Financial Services Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To23 Jan 2025
Homeland Security Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To23 Jan 2025
Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
- Referred to23 Jan 2025
Judiciary Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To23 Jan 2025
Ways and Means Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To23 Jan 2025
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To11 Mar 2025
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 6 on 23 janvier 2025 to 8 on 5 mars 2025.
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