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Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act

USA116th CongressHR-1811| House 
| Updated: 5/3/2019
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act This bill directs the Department of State to devise a long-term strategy to counter the Chinese government's political influence operations. The strategy shall seek to counter the ruling Chinese Communist Party's campaigns to corrupt democratic countries and undermine democratic institutions, both in the United States and elsewhere. It shall also seek to increase awareness of such campaigns and help other countries develop the capacity to counter them. The strategy shall also ensure that Chinese nationals living in the United States, as well as Chinese Americans and members of the Uyghur and Tibetan diaspora, are protected against malign political influence operations, such as surveillance and intimidation. The State Department shall also report to Congress about Chinese government efforts to exert influence in the United States and in U.S. partner countries, and suggestions for countering such efforts. The report shall address issues including attempts to (1) influence government institutions and officials, (2) undermine democratic institutions and freedom of speech, and (3) suppress public information.
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Feb 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-480
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
May 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-480
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.


  • May 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act

USA116th CongressHR-1811| House 
| Updated: 5/3/2019
Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act This bill directs the Department of State to devise a long-term strategy to counter the Chinese government's political influence operations. The strategy shall seek to counter the ruling Chinese Communist Party's campaigns to corrupt democratic countries and undermine democratic institutions, both in the United States and elsewhere. It shall also seek to increase awareness of such campaigns and help other countries develop the capacity to counter them. The strategy shall also ensure that Chinese nationals living in the United States, as well as Chinese Americans and members of the Uyghur and Tibetan diaspora, are protected against malign political influence operations, such as surveillance and intimidation. The State Department shall also report to Congress about Chinese government efforts to exert influence in the United States and in U.S. partner countries, and suggestions for countering such efforts. The report shall address issues including attempts to (1) influence government institutions and officials, (2) undermine democratic institutions and freedom of speech, and (3) suppress public information.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-480
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
May 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-480
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.


  • May 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-480: Countering the Chinese Government and Communist Party's Political Influence Operations Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaAlliancesAsiaAustraliaCanadaChinaCongressional oversightDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDirector of National IntelligenceExecutive agency funding and structureForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationNews media and reportingNew ZealandOceaniaPolitical parties and affiliationProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTaiwanTibetWestern Hemisphere