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Condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 104

Bill 118 HRES 104, also known as the resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory, was introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to address the recent incident where the Chinese Communist Party deployed a high-altitude surveillance balloon over US territory, which is seen as a violation of US sovereignty.

The resolution highlights the brazen nature of this act by the Chinese Communist Party and emphasizes the importance of protecting US airspace from foreign surveillance activities. It calls for a strong condemnation of this action and urges the US government to take appropriate measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The resolution has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concern over the Chinese Communist Party's actions. It is seen as a necessary step to reaffirm US sovereignty and send a clear message to foreign governments that such violations will not be tolerated. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 104 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses a pressing issue of national security and sovereignty. It underscores the importance of protecting US airspace from foreign surveillance activities and emphasizes the need for a strong response to such violations.

Congressional Summary of HRES 104

This resolution condemns China's violation of U.S. sovereignty and denounces the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to deceive through false claims about its intelligence collection campaigns in violation of U.S. sovereignty. The resolution also states that it should be U.S. policy to promptly and decisively act to prevent foreign aerial surveillance platforms from violating U.S. sovereignty.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 104

Bill HRES 104 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2023. Bill HRES 104 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 8, 2023.  Bill HRES 104's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of February 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 104

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 104

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia
- Aviation and airports
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Congressional-executive branch relations
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- International law and treaties
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 104

Condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.
Condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 104

Michael T. McCaul
Michael T. McCaul
TexasRepublican
Ryan K. Zinke
Ryan K. Zinke
MontanaRepublican
Russell Fry
Russell Fry
South CarolinaRepublican

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