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H. R. 9769 — To ensure the security and integrity of United States critical infrastructure by establishing an interagency task force and requiring a comprehensive report on the targeting of United States critical infrastructure by People’s Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actors, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,544
H.R. 9769, known as the "Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act," aims to protect U.S. critical infrastructure from cybersecurity threats posed by state-sponsored cyber actors from China, like Volt Typhoon. The bill mandates the formation of an...
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H.R. 9769 is like creating a special team to keep important things in America safe from bad guys on computers, especially from China. This team will check how safe things are, tell the grown-ups in charge what to do, and try to keep everyone in the loop, even though some things will be secret.
H. R. 9585 — To amended title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:431
H.R. 9585, titled the "Secure Our Ports Act of 2024," aims to amend title 46 of the United States Code to prevent certain foreign entities from entering into contracts for the operation, ownership, or leasing of facilities requiring an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan. Specifically,...
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The bill stops certain countries, like China and Russia, from running important ports in the U.S., so that the ports stay safe and secure.
S. 4418 — To require the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for increased transparency with respect to exchange rate policies of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:906
The bill, S. 4418, is titled the “China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2024.” It requires the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to push for increased transparency in China's exchange rate policies. The bill highlights concerns about...
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The bill wants a U.S. representative to the IMF to ask China to be more open about how they control their money exchange, like making sure they're playing fair when dealing with other countries' money. It also wants to check if China is being fair with their money practices and will stop the bill in seven years unless China starts following the rules.
H. R. 7287 — To require a report on the Taliban relationships with China and Russia.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:461
H.R. 7287, titled the “Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act,” aims to have the U.S. Secretary of State produce a report on the relationships between the Taliban, China, and Russia. This report, due 90 days after the Act is enacted and annually after...
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H.R. 7287 wants the U.S. Secretary of State to tell Congress about how China and Russia are working with the Taliban in Afghanistan, focusing on things like military help and industries. This report must be given every year and can have some secret parts if needed.
S. 3235 — To require a strategy to counter the role of the People's Republic of China in evasion of sanctions imposed by the United States with respect to Iran, and for other purposes.
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May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,038
S. 3235 requires the President and the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to address how the People's Republic of China is helping Iran evade U.S. sanctions, particularly in regard to the trading of Iranian oil. The bill aims to enforce existing sanctions more robustly...
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The bill is about making a plan for how the U.S. can stop China from helping Iran dodge rules that stop Iran from selling oil. It wants to make sure everyone plays by the rules, so the bad guys don't get their hands on any extra money.
S. 5016 — To combat the economic aggression of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,313
S. 5016, titled the “Combat Chinese Economic Aggression Act of 2024,” is a proposal to address economic challenges from the People's Republic of China. The bill seeks to amend existing laws to increase scrutiny of foreign investments that could impact the U.S.’s economic or technological...
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The "Combat Chinese Economic Aggression Act of 2024" is like a big rulebook that tries to stop other countries from taking America’s special ideas and important technology. It wants to make sure the President and others check if these countries are being fair and also tries to make sure America and its friends around the world protect their smart inventions from being shared without permission.
S. 5110 — To clarify the country of origin of certain articles imported into the United States for purposes of certain trade enforcement actions.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,824
The bill S. 5110, titled the "Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act," seeks to specify how to identify the country of origin for certain goods imported into the United States. It aims to enhance trade enforcement by classifying any products from foreign adversaries, or...
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The bill is like a set of special rules to help the United States figure out where things come from when they’re sent here from other countries, especially if those countries are not friendly, like China or Russia. This helps make sure that everyone plays fair and keeps the country safe from tricky situations.
H. R. 6909 — To ensure that goods made using or containing cobalt refined in the People’s Republic of China do not enter the United States market under the presumption that the cobalt is extracted or processed with the use of child and forced labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
December 29, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,694
H. R. 6909, titled the "China’s Odious and Brutally Atrocious Labor Trafficking Supply Chain Act" or "COBALT Supply Chain Act," seeks to prevent goods made with cobalt refined in China from entering the U.S. market if the cobalt was produced using child or forced labor in the Democratic...
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H.R. 6909 is like a rule that stops things made with a special metal called cobalt from coming to the United States, if they think kids or people were unfairly forced to help make it in certain places. It says they have to prove it was made fairly, except if it's for certain government stuff.
H. R. 9265 — To combat the negative environmental, ecological, and public health impacts of People’s Republic of China and People’s Republic of China-linked investments in sub-Saharan Africa.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,461
H.R. 9265, also known as the "Stopping PRC Environmental Exploitation and Degradation Act" or the "SPEED Act," aims to address the harmful environmental, ecological, and public health impacts linked to investments from China's government and companies in sub-Saharan Africa....
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The bill wants to help fix the problems with nature and people's health in Africa caused by money and projects from China. It says the U.S. should work with African countries to stop this harm and can punish those who don't follow the rules.
S. 3828 — To prohibit the export of liquefied natural gas and petroleum products to certain countries.
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February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:675
S. 3828 aims to stop the export of liquefied natural gas and petroleum products from the United States to certain countries, specifically targeting entities controlled by China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran. The bill allows for the possibility of waivers, which can be granted...
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S. 3828 is a rule that says the U.S. can't sell certain types of gas and oil to some countries like China and Russia, but there are exceptions if it's really important for safety. If someone breaks this rule, they could get into big trouble and be fined a lot of money or even go to jail.
S. 5377 — To develop a strategy for increasing access to independent information for Chinese citizens, to establish an interagency task force to carry out such strategy, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,247
S. 5377 aims to create a strategy to increase access to independent information for citizens in China. The bill proposes forming an interagency task force to execute this strategy, as well as establishing a Global News Service to distribute content globally. It seeks to...
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S. 5377 is a bill that wants to help people in China get more information from all around the world without their government blocking it. It plans to use a lot of money to create new ways to share news and asks different parts of the government to work together, but some people worry it might be a little confusing and wasteful.
S. 4026 — To require a report on the state of economic integration between the United States and the People's Republic of China and the risks of that integration to the national security of the United States.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,219
S. 4026, titled the “American Economic Independence Act of 2024,” requires the U.S. President to submit a report to Congress on the economic relationship between the United States and China. This report, due every three years for fifteen years, should evaluate the current and...
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The bill wants the President to tell Congress every three years about how the USA and China are working together when it comes to business and if there are any dangers because of that. They want to make sure we stay safe while sharing this information with the public, keeping private stuff private.
S. RES. 767 — Commemorating 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:447
The Senate resolution S. RES. 767 commemorates 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala. It celebrates the contributions of Guatemalans and Guatemalan-Americans in the United States and recognizes Ambassador Francisco Villagrán...
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The resolution is a special message from the Senate celebrating 175 years of friendship between the United States and Guatemala, thanking people from Guatemala for their help, and promising to work together to make things better in areas like the economy and safety.
S. 1871 — An Act To create intergovernmental coordination between State, local, Tribal, and territorial jurisdictions, and the Federal Government to combat United States reliance on the People’s Republic of China and other covered countries for critical minerals and rare earth metals, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,933
S. 1871, known as the "Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act," aims to reduce the U.S. reliance on China and other adversaries for critical minerals essential for technology and national security. It establishes a task force to coordinate efforts among various...
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S. 1871 is a plan to help America stop depending on China for important minerals needed for things like technology and security. It creates a team to work together with different parts of the government to find ways to use more minerals from the U.S. instead.
H. R. 7364 — To prohibit a person from advertising for sale a product produced or manufactured using the forced labor of individuals in the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:469
The bill titled “No Forced Labor on TV Act” aims to prevent individuals or companies from advertising products made using forced labor from China. It empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices under existing U.S. law,...
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The “No Forced Labor on TV Act” is a new rule that says people can't show ads for things made by people who are forced to work in bad conditions in China. If someone breaks this rule, a group called the Federal Trade Commission can make them stop and give them a penalty.
H. R. 7169 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the public reporting of certain contributions received by charitable organizations from foreign governments and foreign political parties.
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January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:947
H.R. 7169 seeks to change the Internal Revenue Code to require charitable organizations in the United States to publicly disclose information about contributions they receive from foreign governments and political parties. The bill aims to increase transparency by mandating...
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H.R. 7169 is a bill that wants to make sure we know when big gifts, over $50,000, are given to charities in the U.S. by foreign countries or political groups, especially from China, by putting this information on the internet for everyone to see. This way, they hope to keep things fair and stop other countries from having too much say in what happens in America.
H. RES. 1395 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unacceptable that the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation are outpacing the United States in expanding nuclear energy production and global nuclear market share.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:346
H. RES. 1395 expresses the House of Representatives' view that it's unacceptable for the United States to fall behind China and Russia in nuclear energy production and market share. The resolution highlights the extensive nuclear advancements and future plans of China and Russia compared to...
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The bill says it's not okay that China and Russia are making more nuclear power than the USA. It wants the USA to make more nuclear power so it can be a big leader in the world again.
H. R. 7256 — To require a full review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,033
H.R. 7256 proposes a comprehensive review of the relationship between the United States and South Africa. It highlights concerns over South Africa's foreign policy, which allegedly supports entities like Hamas and engages with countries like Russia and China, perceived as...
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H.R. 7256 is like a school teacher checking if a kid in the class is playing nicely with others. It asks the President to look carefully at how South Africa is getting along with the United States and whether they're still good friends or not, and then tell everyone what they find out.
S. 4722 — To prohibit the United States from collaborating with certain foreign countries of concern on fundamental research intended to support the military, intelligence, or security capabilities of the United States, to strengthen the security and integrity of the United States scientific and research enterprise, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,539
S. 4722, also known as the "FORTIFY United States Research Act," aims to enhance the security of U.S. scientific and research enterprises by prohibiting collaboration on fundamental research with certain foreign countries that could threaten national security. It mandates the...
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The FORTIFY United States Research Act is like a safety rule that says the U.S. shouldn't team up with certain countries to do science projects that might help build big tools for defense or security because it could be risky. It also says there should be a list of these risky projects and that people need to be careful when sharing important science secrets.
H. R. 9447 — To prohibit funding for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change until China is no longer defined as a developing country.
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:589
H.R. 9447 proposes to stop all federal funding for the Montreal Protocol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change until China is no longer classified as a developing country under these agreements. Specifically, the bill demands that the President certify...
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H.R. 9447 is a rule that stops giving money to certain international projects that help protect the Earth, like the ones that fix the ozone layer and help the climate, until China is considered a "grown-up" country and not a "kid" country in those projects.
H. R. 7085 — To prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes.
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January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,082
H.R. 7085, known as the "BIOSECURE Act," seeks to prevent the U.S. government from entering into contracts or using funds for biotechnology services or equipment from certain companies associated with foreign adversaries like China. The bill cites concerns over national security and the...
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The "BIOSECURE Act" is a proposed law that wants to stop the U.S. government from working with certain small biology companies, especially from places the U.S. doesn't trust, like China, because they might be used to spy or take important information. It makes sure money isn't spent on things that could be risky, but figuring out how to do this could be a bit tricky and hard because it's not clear who will pay for keeping track of everything.
H. RES. 1082 — Calling upon the International Seabed Authority to adopt regulations allowing the collection of critical minerals from the international seabed area, which will enable America to regain reliable and responsible supply chains, provide high-wage jobs for United States citizens, secure supply chains away from the People’s Republic of China’s dominance of the critical mineral supply chain, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:333
H. RES. 1082 urges the International Seabed Authority to create rules by 2025 that permit the extraction of important minerals from the Pacific Ocean's international seabed area, known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. This resolution highlights the need to develop safe and...
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H. RES. 1082 is a plan that asks a worldwide group to make rules so that important minerals can be gathered from a special underwater area called the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. This is to help America get these minerals on their own without needing to depend on another country, like China, while also creating more good jobs for people in the U.S.
H. R. 10127 — To suspend normal trade relations with the People’s Republic of China and to increase the rates of duty applicable with respect to articles imported from the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:17,442
H.R. 10127, known as the “Restoring Trade Fairness Act,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to end normal trade relations with China and increase tariffs on Chinese imports. The bill includes provisions to establish specific tariffs for Chinese goods that are at...
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The "Restoring Trade Fairness Act" is a plan to make trading with China more fair by making Chinese goods more expensive through higher taxes, and using the extra money to help American businesses that might lose out when China does the same thing back.
H. R. 4039 — An Act To prohibit the use of funds supporting any activities within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China.
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February 13, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:643
H.R. 4039, titled the "No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act," aims to stop U.S. government funding from being used to support any activities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The bill specifically prohibits funds available to the Department of State or the United States...
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The No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act is a rule that stops the U.S. government from spending money on things made in a part of China called Xinjiang, where people may be treated unfairly. The rule also lets a boss say it's okay to spend the money if they're sure nothing from Xinjiang is used and they tell other grown-ups in charge 15 days before.
S. 5131 — To advance a competitive strategy against the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:75,210
The STRATEGIC Act of 2024 aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness against China and address broader international concerns. It proposes a range of measures, including countering Chinese influence via amendments to laws, strengthening economic ties with allies, and protecting...
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The STRATEGIC Act of 2024 is like a big plan to help the U.S. stay ahead of China by working better with its friends, protecting important technology, and making sure it's fair in the way money is used and shared. It also wants to make sure everyone plays nicely, respects human rights, and keeps an eye on important science projects.
H. RES. 1069 — Demanding that the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Kai Li.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:257
H. RES. 1069 is a resolution presented in the House of Representatives that calls for the immediate release of Kai Li, a U.S. citizen detained in China. The resolution condemns the actions of the Chinese Government and the Chinese Communist Party for denying him communication...
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H. RES. 1069 is a request from the U.S. House that asks China to let Kai Li, a person from the U.S. who is being kept in China, come home because his family can't talk to him or visit him, and he can't see doctors he chooses.
H. R. 7608 — To impose sanctions with respect to persons that operate in a sector of the People’s Republic of China’s economy in which the person has engaged in a pattern of significant theft of the intellectual property of a United States person, and for other purposes.
March 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,646
H. R. 7608 aims to impose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in significant intellectual property theft in China’s economy. The President is required to enforce these sanctions, which include blocking assets and denying visas to those responsible. The bill also...
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The bill wants to stop people from stealing ideas or inventions from the U.S. by punishing those in China who do it a lot, like making them not allowed to visit the U.S. or freezing their money. The U.S. President has to make sure these punishments happen, and they have to show a plan for how they're working.
H. R. 8361 — An Act To impose sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversarial companies, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,808
H.R. 8361, titled the “Economic Espionage Prevention Act,” aims to impose sanctions on foreign adversarial entities involved in economic or industrial espionage against the United States. The bill mandates a report from the Secretary of State within 90 days of enactment,...
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H.R. 8361 is a bill where the U.S. wants to stop bad guys from other countries who are trying to steal secrets or help their military by punishing them, like blocking their stuff or stopping them from visiting.
H. R. 8361 — To impose sanctions with respect to economic or industrial espionage by foreign adversarial companies, and for other purposes.
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May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,755
H.R. 8361, titled the "Economic Espionage Prevention Act," aims to impose sanctions on foreign companies engaged in economic or industrial espionage against the United States. The bill highlights findings regarding increased semiconductor exports from China to Russia and...
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The bill wants to stop bad companies from other countries from spying on the U.S. to steal secrets, and it gives rules on how the President can punish them by blocking things like their money or travel.
S. 4586 — To prevent the funding of malign activities of the Chinese Communist Party though the sale of A-Shares on certain securities exchanges controlled by the Chinese Communist Party by prohibiting the purchase, sale, and ownership of such securities by United States investors, and for other purposes.
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June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,424
S. 4586 aims to restrict U.S. investments that might indirectly fund activities by the Chinese Communist Party through securities known as "A-Shares" on Chinese stock exchanges. The bill prohibits U.S. investors from owning or trading these securities and mandates divestment...
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The bill wants to stop people in the U.S. from buying or owning certain Chinese stocks because they might be used for bad actions by the Chinese government. It is like saying, "Hey, don’t buy these toys from a store because we think the store manager might be doing naughty things with the money!"
S. 5007 — To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:703
The bill S. 5007, titled the “Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024,” seeks to modify the Defense Production Act of 1950 regarding foreign investments in U.S. agriculture. It proposes adding the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on...
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The bill wants to keep an eye on which countries are buying farms in the United States, especially if those countries might not be friendly, like China or Russia. It also wants to make sure that people in charge of food and farming are part of the team that decides if these sales should happen.
H. R. 9628 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with a federally funded research and development center to assess the biotechnology capabilities of adversaries of the United States, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:685
The ACTIVATE Act directs the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with a federally funded research and development center to assess the biotechnology capabilities of adversaries like China, Iran, and the Russian Federation. This involves evaluating scientific topics related to...
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The ACTIVATE Act wants the Secretary of Defense to work with a special research group to check how good other countries are at using biotechnology, like China and Russia, and to share what they find by the end of 2025. This is to help make sure the U.S. knows what's going on and can keep up with any new technology in this area.
S. 5454 — To update the United States policy towards Hong Kong, and for other purposes.
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December 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:8,496
S. 5454, titled the "Hong Kong Policy Act of 2024," aims to update U.S. policy toward Hong Kong in response to human rights concerns and political changes imposed by the Chinese government. The bill emphasizes the erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy and outlines U.S. policy to...
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The bill wants to change how the United States interacts with Hong Kong by stopping special treatments and helping people there who are having a tough time with the Chinese government's changes, like not being able to speak freely or having fair rules. It also wants to make sure Hong Kong people can use the internet freely and come to the U.S. if they need to.
H. R. 7950 — To impose certain requirements relating to the renegotiation or reentry into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or other agreement relating to Iran’s nuclear program, and for other purposes.
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April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,568
H. R. 7950, titled the “Iran China Accountability Act of 2024,” seeks to impose strict conditions on any negotiations or agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program. It prohibits the use of federal funds for negotiations with Iran unless the President certifies significant changes, such as...
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H. R. 7950 is about making sure new talks with Iran about their nuclear power meet strict rules, like stopping deals with China, before any money from the government is used. It also wants special approval from the Senate for any deal and needs reports to show everything is being done right.
H. R. 8482 — To deter conflict in the Taiwan Strait by establishing conditions for suspending normal trade relations with the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,382
H.R. 8482, titled the "Deterring Escalation Through Economic Retaliation Act of 2024" or the "DETER Act of 2024," aims to prevent conflict in the Taiwan Strait by potentially suspending normal trade relations with China if China takes aggressive actions against Taiwan. The bill requires the...
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The DETER Act of 2024 is a plan to help keep peace in the Taiwan Strait by making it so that if China does something bad to Taiwan, the U.S. might stop trading normally with China. The President has to check every year and report what China is doing to make sure Taiwan is safe.
H. R. 9297 — To prohibit the Department of Defense from acquiring certain information technology products manufactured by certain foreign companies, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:772
H. R. 9297, also known as the “Secure DOD Act,” aims to protect U.S. national security by prohibiting the Department of Defense from buying information technology products made by companies associated with certain foreign countries, specifically China. There are exceptions...
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The Secure DOD Act is a rule that says the U.S. military can't buy computer stuff from certain countries like China, but there are some exceptions like needing special parts or if it's something already agreed upon.
S. RES. 759 — Recognizing the importance of the alliance between the United States and the Baltic States and expressing support for that alliance, including for the Baltic Security Initiative, amidst foreign aggression.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:263
The resolution, S. RES. 759, recognizes the importance of the alliance between the United States and the Baltic States—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—and expresses support amidst foreign aggression by countries such as Russia, Belarus, and China. It highlights the history of...
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The resolution is about the United States promising to stay friends and help the Baltic States—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—especially when they feel threatened by other big countries, like Russia or China, to keep everyone safe and happy.
H. R. 8631 — To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:659
H. R. 8631 is a bill aimed at preventing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from buying certain foreign-made batteries, starting October 1, 2027. These batteries must not be from specified companies, mainly based in China, that might pose risks to U.S. security or...
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H. R. 8631 says that after 2027, the U.S. government can't buy certain batteries made by companies in places like China if they might be unsafe, but exceptions can be made if they aren't risky and there's no better choice.
H. R. 9904 — To prohibit certain business concerns from receiving assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:333
H. R. 9904 is a bill that aims to restrict certain businesses associated with China from receiving support from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Specifically, it prohibits businesses headquartered in China or those with more than 25% of their voting stock owned by...
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H. R. 9904 is a rule that says businesses linked to China can't get help from a group that supports small businesses in the US, especially if they are based in China or owned a lot by Chinese people.
H. R. 839 — An Act To require the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for increased transparency with respect to exchange rate policies of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:801
H.R. 839, known as the "China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023," aims to increase transparency in China's exchange rate policies. The bill directs the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to push for more openness from China regarding its currency practices...
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The "China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023" is a rule that asks the U.S. to tell an important money group to ask China to be clear about how they handle their money and to check it better. If China starts following the rules or if seven years pass, the rule might end.
H. R. 9456 — An Act To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:612
H.R. 9456 is a proposed law aimed at protecting American agriculture from foreign influences by amending the Defense Production Act of 1950. The bill includes the Secretary of Agriculture in the Committee on Foreign Investment for transactions involving agricultural land,...
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H.R. 9456 is about keeping American farms safe from being controlled by other countries. It changes some rules to make sure when people from certain countries, like China or Russia, want to buy farmland, we check it out to be sure everything is okay.
S. RES. 600 — Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.
March 20, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:169
S. RES. 600 is a resolution passed by the Senate recognizing the national debt as a serious threat to the United States' national security. As of January 2024, the national debt exceeded $34 trillion, with significant implications on fiscal policies and increased interest expenses potentially...
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The Senate made a plan saying the big amount of money the United States owes is making it hard to keep the country safe. They want to fix the way they spend money to make sure it doesn't become a big problem.
S. 5277 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish, on an annual basis, an assessment of United States dependency on critical agricultural products or inputs from the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:918
The bill, titled the "Securing American Agriculture Act," seeks to reduce the United States' reliance on critical agricultural products or inputs from China. It mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to submit an annual report assessing any dependencies the US has on such products, and how...
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The bill wants the United States to check every year how much it depends on important farm products from China and to find ways to make more of these things in the US instead. It also makes sure the info stays safe and private.
S. 5201 — To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to limit Federal funding of the procurement of certain buses under the Clean School Bus program, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:843
S. 5201, known as the “Secure School Buses Act of 2024,” seeks to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to restrict federal funding for the purchase of specific school buses. The bill prevents using federal funds to buy school buses from manufacturers connected to corporations...
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S. 5201 is a new rule that says schools can't use certain government money to buy buses from countries with tricky trade rules, like China, to make sure the buses are made by safe and friendly companies. There are some special cases where this rule won't apply, like if they already promised to buy buses before this rule started.
S. RES. 687 — Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China’s One China Principle and the United States One China Policy.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:506
The resolution, S. RES. 687, expresses the U.S. Senate's views on the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and the distinction between China's "One China Principle" and the U.S.'s "One China Policy." It highlights that the 1971 UN resolution, which recognized the People's Republic...
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The U.S. Senate is talking about a plan to remind everyone that a big meeting at the United Nations long ago didn’t say who should be in charge of Taiwan. They want to make sure people know Taiwan can join in fun activities with other countries even if they aren't labeled a country.
H. R. 9785 — To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an annual report on biomedical research funded by the United States and performed in China.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:853
H.R. 9785, also called the “Chinese Laboratory Accountability and Watchful Spending Act of 2024” (CLAWS Act), requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit an annual report to Congress. This report must contain detailed information about biomedical...
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In this bill, the Office of Management and Budget has to tell Congress every year about science experiments that the U.S. is paying for in China, to make sure everything is safe and the money is being spent wisely.
H. R. 7590 — To impose certain conditions on the issuance of diplomatic and student visas to nationals of certain covered nations.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,469
The bill, H.R. 7590, named the "Breaking Beijing’s Hold on Campus Act of 2024," aims to set specific requirements for issuing diplomatic and student visas to citizens of certain countries, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. It requires applicants from these...
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The bill wants to make rules for students and diplomats from a few countries, like China and Russia, to make sure they don't do naughty things like spying when they're in the U.S. If they break the rules, they can lose their permission to stay.
H. R. 9769 — To ensure the security and integrity of United States critical infrastructure by establishing an interagency task force and requiring a comprehensive report on the targeting of United States critical infrastructure by People’s Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actors, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,409
H.R. 9769 proposes the creation of an interagency task force to safeguard U.S. critical infrastructure from cyber threats originating from state-sponsored actors, particularly from the People's Republic of China. The bill outlines the task force's leadership, membership...
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The bill wants to make a special team of people from different parts of the U.S. government to help protect important things like power and water from being messed with by hackers, especially from a country called China. This team will look at what's dangerous, tell the government what's happening, and teach people how to stay safe from these cyber threats.
H. R. 803 — An Act To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:565
H.R. 803, known as the “PROTECT Taiwan Act,” aims to prevent representatives from the People's Republic of China from participating in certain international banking organizations if the President identifies a Chinese threat to Taiwan's security or U.S. interests. The bill...
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H.R. 803, called the "PROTECT Taiwan Act," is about making some rules so that people from China can't join special money groups if the U.S. President thinks China might be threatening Taiwan. The President can change this rule if they tell Congress why it's important for the country.
S. 5264 — To suspend normal trade relations with the People’s Republic of China and to increase the rates of duty applicable with respect to articles imported from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:17,415
The bill S. 5264 aims to suspend normal trade relations with China and increase the import duties on Chinese products. Congress believes this is necessary because China has not complied with previous trade agreements and continues to engage in unfair and harmful trade...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop trading normally with China and make Chinese things cost more when they come to America because China hasn't been playing fair. It also wants to save money to help workers and businesses that might get hurt if China stops buying from us.
H. R. 10323 — To modify the prohibition on financing in the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes.
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December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,649
H.R. 10323, also known as the “Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2024,” seeks to change regulations around financing related to civil nuclear reactors by the Export-Import Bank of the United States. It modifies existing laws to allow the bank to support projects involving civil...
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H.R. 10323 is a new plan that lets a special bank help build nuclear power plants by giving them money, but it has some rules to make sure everything is safe and fair. It also has a way to handle money just in case anything goes wrong with these power plants.
H. R. 6306 — An Act To direct the Secretary of State to avoid or minimize the acquisition or lease of a consular or diplomatic post built or owned by an entity owned or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:711
H.R. 6306, also known as the "Embassy Construction Integrity Act of 2023," aims to prevent the U.S. Secretary of State from acquiring or leasing consular or diplomatic buildings that have been built or owned by entities controlled by the Chinese government. The bill requires the Secretary to...
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H.R. 6306 is a rule that tries to stop the U.S. from using buildings for embassies or consulates if those buildings are made or owned by companies controlled by China. If this rule is ever broken, the U.S. must explain why keeping the country's safety was more important.
S. 4789 — To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to the People's Republic of China if the People's Liberation Army initiates a military invasion of Taiwan.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,987
The bill, S. 4789, titled the "Sanctions Targeting Aggressors of Neighboring Democracies with Taiwan Act of 2024" or "STAND with Taiwan Act of 2024", proposes to impose sanctions on China if the People's Liberation Army (PLA) launches a military invasion of Taiwan. It mandates economic...
Simple Explanation
If China tries to take over Taiwan with its army, the bill would make sure the United States and its friends stop doing business with China to show they're not happy about it. This is like telling someone they can't play on a playground if they keep being mean to others.
H. R. 8352 — To require the imposition of additional duties with respect to imports of green energy goods that originate in the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,453
H.R. 8352, titled the "Declaring Our Energy Independence from China Act of 2024," aims to impose additional duties on imports of green energy goods originating from China. The bill highlights the significant control China holds over the global green energy supply chain and emphasizes the need...
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The bill wants the United States to be less reliant on China for energy by charging extra for green energy items coming from China. It also asks for reports on how much of these items are made in the U.S. and checks on China's financial help to its energy industry.
H. R. 7807 — To create intergovernmental coordination between State, local, Tribal, and territorial jurisdictions, and the Federal Government to combat United States reliance on the People’s Republic of China and other covered countries for critical minerals and rare earth metals, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,777
H.R. 7807, known as the “Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act,” aims to enhance coordination between different levels of government in the U.S. to reduce reliance on China and other countries for critical minerals. The bill establishes a task force to assess national security...
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In simple terms, this bill aims to help different parts of the U.S. government work together to find and use important minerals, like certain metals, from the U.S. instead of depending on other countries, especially China. It suggests forming a group to figure out how to do this and check on the rules that might make it easier to find and use these minerals in the U.S. itself.
H. R. 10376 — To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to prevent the People’s Republic of China from exploiting items such as black mass and certain other products produced in the United States.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,040
H.R. 10376 seeks to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to stop China from misusing certain products, like black mass, which is derived from used lithium-ion batteries, and swarf, which comes from making permanent magnets. The bill aims to boost U.S. supply chains for critical...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10376 is about making sure that China can't use some special materials from the U.S., like parts of old batteries, in ways that might hurt America. It means needing special permissions to send these materials to places that might be tricky friends.
H. R. 7246 — To prohibit certain persons from purchasing real estate in the United States.
February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:467
H. R. 7246, known as the “American Land and Property Protection Act,” aims to prevent certain foreign nationals and entities from purchasing real estate in the United States. It specifically targets nonresident aliens and entities linked to governments such as China, Russia,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop certain people from other countries, like China and Russia, from buying land or buildings in the U.S. to keep American land safe. The President will make sure these rules are followed.
H. R. 7997 — To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for the automatic exclusion of China as a beneficiary country.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:186
H. R. 7997 seeks to modify the Trade Act of 1974 to ensure that China is automatically excluded from being recognized as a beneficiary country under the Act. This legislative move is aimed at countering what it views as China’s anti-competitive practices. The bill, titled the...
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H. R. 7997 is a plan to make sure China can't be part of a special trade list, because some people think they aren't playing fair in trade. It was suggested by a person named Mr. Dunn and is now being looked at by a group in Congress.
H. R. 8003 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish, on an annual basis, an assessment on United States dependency on critical agricultural products or inputs from the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:930
H.R. 8003, known as the “Securing American Agriculture Act,” requires the Secretary of Agriculture to prepare a yearly report on the United States' reliance on crucial agricultural products or inputs from China. This report must evaluate potential risks if China uses this dependency as a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8003 is a plan asking the leader in charge of farming in the U.S. to check every year if America needs a lot of important farming stuff from China and to think of ways to get more of this stuff from home to be safe.
H. R. 839 — An Act To require the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for increased transparency with respect to exchange rate policies of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
January 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:776
H.R. 839, known as the "China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023," instructs the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to push for more openness from China regarding its exchange rate practices. The bill highlights concerns about...
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H.R. 839 wants a person who works for the U.S. in a big money group called the IMF to ask China to show exactly how they handle their money rules because it's not clear, and this will help everyone understand better. If China starts doing this like everyone else or after seven years, this rule stops.
H. R. 9235 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on strategic ports, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,281
The Strategic Ports Reporting Act of 2024 directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on strategic ports and report findings to Congress. This study will examine why these ports are important to the U.S., how China's activities may impact them, and what measures could...
Simple Explanation
The Strategic Ports Reporting Act of 2024 is like a homework assignment for the U.S. military to check how important certain big ship areas (called ports) are and how to keep them safe, especially from China. They'll write down what they find and share it with some grown-up groups in charge, but they might keep some parts secret to stay safe.
S. 3866 — To require the imposition of additional duties with respect to imports of green energy goods that originate in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,449
S. 3866, titled the “Declaring Our Energy Independence from China Act of 2024,” aims to impose additional duties on imports of green energy goods from China. The bill argues that relying on Chinese-made green energy products threatens U.S. energy independence and outlines a...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make special rules that add extra costs to some clean energy things bought from China, because it thinks using too many of these things from China could be bad for America. It also plans to keep an eye on how much of these things America is using and check if China is helping its energy businesses too much.
S. RES. 565 — Condemning democratic backsliding in Hungary.
February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:305
S. RES. 565 is a resolution in the U.S. Senate condemning the democratic decline in Hungary, highlighting its government's actions to consolidate power and restrict civil liberties and press freedoms. The resolution acknowledges Hungary's historical role in transatlantic...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate is telling Hungary that it's not okay to make rules that give their leaders too much power and stop people from speaking freely. They want Hungary to work better with other friendly countries and not rely too much on Russia and China.
H. R. 4132 — An Act To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to forced organ harvesting within the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,770
H.R. 4132, or the “Falun Gong Protection Act,” is a bill designed to impose sanctions on individuals involved in forced organ harvesting in China, especially targeting those associated with the Chinese Communist Party's actions against Falun Gong practitioners. The bill...
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The Falun Gong Protection Act is a rule that says people who take organs from others without permission in China, especially from a group called Falun Gong, can be punished by blocking their entry to the U.S. and stopping them from using things in the U.S. The President and others have to check who might be doing this and report on it.
H. R. 10196 — To amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to exclude certain financing from the calculation of the default rate for purposes of determining when the lending cap under such Act applies, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:234
H.R. 10196, titled the “Strengthening Exports Against China Act,” aims to change how the Export-Import Bank of the United States calculates default rates under the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945. Specifically, it excludes certain types of financing from being counted if the funds help replace...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the rules for an American bank so it doesn't have to count certain types of loans as "bad loans" when helping to sell American products instead of Chinese ones. It's like saying, "Don't worry about these loans if they're making more people buy our stuff instead of China's stuff!"
S. 4849 — To require the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Government of Ukraine for the establishment by that Government of a foreign investment review mechanism.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:474
S. 4849 directs the Secretary of State to begin discussions with the Ukrainian government to help them create a system for reviewing foreign investments in Ukraine. This system would focus especially on investments from China, resembling the United States' investment review...
Simple Explanation
S. 4849 is a plan where the U.S. wants to help Ukraine set up a system to check if foreign countries, like China, are investing in Ukraine in a good way. It would give money and send helpers to Ukraine for five years to make sure everything goes smoothly.
H. R. 9405 — To prohibit Members of Congress from conducting certain financial transactions involving a foreign adversary of the United States, and for other purposes.
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August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:707
H. R. 9405 aims to prevent Members of Congress from engaging in specific financial activities that involve foreign adversaries of the United States. The bill defines these activities broadly to include any financial benefit, investment, or interest connected to certain...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9405 is a bill that wants to stop U.S. Congress members from making money deals with countries that don't get along with America, like China or Russia, and if they break the rule, they might have to pay money as a punishment.
S. 3863 — To clarify the country of origin of certain passenger motor vehicles.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:658
The bill S. 3863, titled the “Closing Auto Tariffs Loopholes Act,” aims to clarify the country of origin for certain passenger motor vehicles. It specifies that, starting 180 days after the bill is enacted, any vehicles related to heading 8703 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure everyone knows where some cars come from, especially if they're made by countries the U.S. doesn't trust, like China or Russia, so they can treat these cars as if they're from those countries.
H. RES. 1072 — Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day of March 10, 1959, and condemning human rights violations related to the hydropower dam construction project in Derge.
March 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:589
H. RES. 1072 is a resolution recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day of 1959, when the Dalai Lama fled Tibet due to Chinese military aggression. It condemns China's ongoing efforts to erase Tibetan identity, particularly through a hydropower dam project...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about remembering a special day in Tibet's history when people there tried to stand up to China 65 years ago. It also talks about a big water project that China wants to build, which some people think could hurt many people and important old places in Tibet.
H. R. 5245 — An Act To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to require certain congressional notification prior to entering into, renewing, or extending a science and technology agreement with the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,928
H.R. 5245 seeks to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to ensure Congress is notified before the U.S. enters, renews, or extends any science and technology agreements with China. The bill mandates detailed reports to Congress on these agreements,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5245 makes sure that before the U.S. makes any deals with China about science and technology, they have to tell Congress about it first. This is to keep everything safe and fair, especially with important things like new inventions and human rights.
H. R. 8683 — To require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor efforts by the People’s Republic of China to build or buy strategic foreign ports, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:637
H.R. 8683 requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to monitor and map strategic foreign ports that the People's Republic of China (PRC) is trying to build or buy. It lays out a plan for these ports to remain under the management of the U.S. or allied...
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H.R. 8683 is a rule that asks two important U.S. leaders, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, to keep an eye on ports around the world that China wants to build or buy, making sure these ports are managed by friendly countries. They also need to work with money groups to make sure China doesn't get too much control, and they have to tell Congress how things are going.
S. RES. 619 — Honoring the 65th anniversary of the uprising of the people of Tibet in defense of freedom.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:313
S. RES. 619 is a resolution from the United States Senate recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against Chinese control in 1959. The resolution supports the Tibetan people's efforts to protect their freedom and national identity and condemns China's actions...
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S. RES. 619 is a message from the U.S. Senate saying they remember when people in Tibet stood up for their freedom 65 years ago and think it's important to support them; they want the U.S. to pay attention to how China treats Tibet and to talk about it when dealing with China.
S. 5233 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain gains and dividends derived from counties of concern as ordinary income.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,063
The bill S. 5233, titled the “No Capital Gains Allowance for American Adversaries Act,” seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat gains and dividends from certain countries of concern as ordinary income, not as capital gains. These countries include China...
Simple Explanation
The No Capital Gains Allowance for American Adversaries Act is a rule that treats money made from certain countries like China and Russia as regular earnings instead of special earnings, making taxes higher on them, starting January 2025.
S. 3590 — To prohibit the importation of garlic from the People's Republic of China.
January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:208
S. 3590 is a bill introduced in the Senate to stop garlic from the People's Republic of China from being imported into the United States. The restriction covers garlic in all forms, including fresh, peeled, frozen, dried, dehydrated, toasted, roasted, packaged, and even as an...
Simple Explanation
S. 3590 is a plan to stop garlic from China from coming into the United States. This includes all kinds of garlic, whether it's fresh, dried, or even made into oil, to make sure it's high quality and safe.
S. 4486 — To strengthen provisions relating to employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work in the People's Republic of China.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:712
S. 4486 aims to enhance transparency in employment involving individuals who work in the People's Republic of China, particularly those connected to software development and national defense. The bill modifies section 855 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal...
Simple Explanation
S. 4486 is a plan to make sure companies in the U.S. tell the government if their workers in China are asked to share secret computer stuff. They want to do this quickly, so everyone knows what's happening and stays safe.
H. R. 9456 — To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes.
September 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:731
H. R. 9456 aims to modify the Defense Production Act of 1950 to enhance oversight on foreign investments in U.S. agriculture. The bill proposes adding the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States when transactions involve...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9456 is a proposal to update a law that helps protect U.S. farming from foreign buyers by having a group that checks who is buying. It makes sure a special farming expert joins when these sales involve countries like China or Iran.

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