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Compensation for Americans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3882| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (10)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)
Committees (9)
• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Trade Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Compensation for Americans Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to negotiate with China to secure compensation for China's distortion of information related to the spread of COVID-19. The bill also contains other China-related provisions, such as those imposing sanctions on certain Chinese individuals and entities. As part of such negotiations, the President shall (1) freeze Chinese assets subject to U.S. jurisdiction; (2) suspend the required review of any proposed acquisition of a U.S. entity by a Chinese entity; (3) impose sanctions on Chinese entities in certain industries, such as artificial intelligence and pharmaceuticals; (4) impose sanctions on various individuals, including Chinese government officials and Chinese citizens responsible for stealing intellectual property from U.S. entities; and (5) prohibit using federal funds to procure goods manufactured or sourced from a Chinese company, if such goods pose a supply chain risk to U.S. national security. The President may terminate such prohibitions and sanctions if China and the United States come to an agreement regarding compensation related to COVID-19. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a public repository with information about entities that are owned, financed, or controlled by the Chinese government. Other provisions in this bill include (1) imposing export controls on telecommunications equipment that would help China carry out censorship or surveillance, (2) banning researchers affiliated with China's military from obtaining visas, and (3) requiring U.S. World Bank representatives to end China's eligibility for World Bank assistance.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7007
Compensation for Americans Act of 2020
Jun 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 14, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, and Ways and Means, 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.
Jun 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7007
    Compensation for Americans Act of 2020


  • June 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 14, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • June 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

International Affairs

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthChinaComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of CommerceDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsEnergy storage, supplies, demandFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyFree trade and trade barriersGeneticsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaManufacturingMarketing and advertisingMilitary medicineMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMultilateral development programsNews media and reportingPolitical parties and affiliationPrescription drugsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementSanctionsSecuritiesTelephone and wireless communicationTrade restrictionsUnited NationsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWorld health

Compensation for Americans Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3882| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Compensation for Americans Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to negotiate with China to secure compensation for China's distortion of information related to the spread of COVID-19. The bill also contains other China-related provisions, such as those imposing sanctions on certain Chinese individuals and entities. As part of such negotiations, the President shall (1) freeze Chinese assets subject to U.S. jurisdiction; (2) suspend the required review of any proposed acquisition of a U.S. entity by a Chinese entity; (3) impose sanctions on Chinese entities in certain industries, such as artificial intelligence and pharmaceuticals; (4) impose sanctions on various individuals, including Chinese government officials and Chinese citizens responsible for stealing intellectual property from U.S. entities; and (5) prohibit using federal funds to procure goods manufactured or sourced from a Chinese company, if such goods pose a supply chain risk to U.S. national security. The President may terminate such prohibitions and sanctions if China and the United States come to an agreement regarding compensation related to COVID-19. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a public repository with information about entities that are owned, financed, or controlled by the Chinese government. Other provisions in this bill include (1) imposing export controls on telecommunications equipment that would help China carry out censorship or surveillance, (2) banning researchers affiliated with China's military from obtaining visas, and (3) requiring U.S. World Bank representatives to end China's eligibility for World Bank assistance.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7007
Compensation for Americans Act of 2020
Jun 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 14, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, and Ways and Means, 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.
Jun 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7007
    Compensation for Americans Act of 2020


  • June 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 14, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • June 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (10)
Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)
Committees (9)
• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Trade Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthChinaComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of CommerceDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsEnergy storage, supplies, demandFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyFree trade and trade barriersGeneticsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaManufacturingMarketing and advertisingMilitary medicineMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMultilateral development programsNews media and reportingPolitical parties and affiliationPrescription drugsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementSanctionsSecuritiesTelephone and wireless communicationTrade restrictionsUnited NationsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWorld health