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USA118th CongressHR-1151| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2023
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons. The President may impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals that directly manage or oversee the Chinese government's global surveillance balloon program. In addition, the Department of Commerce must report to Congress an evaluation of what export controls are appropriate for aerospace-related items and technologies that are used for intelligence and reconnaissance by China's military. The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress a diplomatic strategy to (1) inform U.S. allies and partners of the scope of the Chinese government's surveillance program, and (2) build a global consensus to address the Chinese government's global surveillance balloon program.

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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
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.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 17, 2023
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 17, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1735-1738)
Apr 17, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1151.
Apr 17, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 17, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1739-1740)
Apr 17, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 6 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR H1735-1736)
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Apr 17, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 18, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 11, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4692
Introduced in Senate
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    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.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 17, 2023
    Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 17, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1735-1738)


  • April 17, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1151.


  • April 17, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 17, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1739-1740)


  • April 17, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 6 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR H1735-1736)
    View Vote


  • April 17, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 18, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 11, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4692
    Introduced in Senate

International Affairs

AsiaAviation and airportsChinaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictionsVisas and passports

USA Act

USA118th CongressHR-1151| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2023
Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons. The President may impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals that directly manage or oversee the Chinese government's global surveillance balloon program. In addition, the Department of Commerce must report to Congress an evaluation of what export controls are appropriate for aerospace-related items and technologies that are used for intelligence and reconnaissance by China's military. The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress a diplomatic strategy to (1) inform U.S. allies and partners of the scope of the Chinese government's surveillance program, and (2) build a global consensus to address the Chinese government's global surveillance balloon program.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
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.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 17, 2023
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 17, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1735-1738)
Apr 17, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1151.
Apr 17, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 17, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1739-1740)
Apr 17, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 6 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR H1735-1736)
View Vote
Apr 17, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 18, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 11, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4692
Introduced in Senate
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    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.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 17, 2023
    Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 17, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1735-1738)


  • April 17, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1151.


  • April 17, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 17, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1739-1740)


  • April 17, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 6 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR H1735-1736)
    View Vote


  • April 17, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 18, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 11, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4692
    Introduced in Senate
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaAviation and airportsChinaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictionsVisas and passports