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SHIELD Against CCP Act
3/14/2025, 3:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 708
Bill 119 HR 708, also known as the "Countering Chinese Communist Party Threats Act," aims to address various security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the United States. The bill proposes the establishment of a working group within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that will focus on countering terrorist activities, cybersecurity threats, border and port security issues, and transportation security threats specifically linked to the CCP.
The working group will be responsible for conducting research, analysis, and coordination efforts to identify and mitigate potential threats posed by the CCP. This includes developing strategies to enhance security measures and protect critical infrastructure from potential attacks or infiltration by CCP-affiliated entities.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and private sector partners to effectively address these security threats. The working group will also be tasked with providing regular updates and recommendations to Congress on ways to strengthen national security measures in response to CCP threats. Overall, Bill 119 HR 708 seeks to enhance the United States' ability to counter and respond to security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party through proactive and collaborative efforts within the Department of Homeland Security.
The working group will be responsible for conducting research, analysis, and coordination efforts to identify and mitigate potential threats posed by the CCP. This includes developing strategies to enhance security measures and protect critical infrastructure from potential attacks or infiltration by CCP-affiliated entities.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and private sector partners to effectively address these security threats. The working group will also be tasked with providing regular updates and recommendations to Congress on ways to strengthen national security measures in response to CCP threats. Overall, Bill 119 HR 708 seeks to enhance the United States' ability to counter and respond to security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party through proactive and collaborative efforts within the Department of Homeland Security.
Congressional Summary of HR 708
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 708
Bill HR 708 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 11, 2025. Bill HR 708 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025. Bill HR 708's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 11, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 708
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
21Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 708
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 708
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 708
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