House bill · H.R. 708 (119th Congress)
SHIELD Against CCP Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Dale W. Strong (U.S. Representative, AL-5, Republican)
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Summary
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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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
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- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
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Cosponsors
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Full history
- Mar 11, 2025
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
U.S. Senate
- Mar 11, 2025
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
U.S. House
- Mar 10, 2025
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H1049-1051)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1049-1051)
- Mar 10, 2025
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H1049-1051)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1049-1051)
- Mar 10, 2025
Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H1049-1051)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1049-1051)
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- Mar 10, 2025
Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 708.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 708.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Mar 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1049-1050)
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 23, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Jan 23, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Jan 23, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
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