The "Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act" mandates the Attorney General to submit an annual report for seven years, beginning 90 days after enactment, detailing the Department of Justice's efforts to counter national security threats and espionage from the Chinese Communist Party . These reports must describe specific activities and operations, including those addressing intellectual property theft and threats from non-traditional collectors such as university researchers, while also accounting for dedicated resources and assessing their efficacy. A crucial component of the report is a detailed description of the measures implemented to safeguard the civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy rights of United States persons during these counter-espionage activities. The reports will be submitted to the Judiciary Committees of both the Senate and House of Representatives and made publicly available, with the option for a classified annex, and the Attorney General is directed to consult with other intelligence and defense officials during preparation.
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Crime and Law Enforcement
Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act
USA119th CongressS-1778| Senate
| Updated: 5/15/2025
The "Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act" mandates the Attorney General to submit an annual report for seven years, beginning 90 days after enactment, detailing the Department of Justice's efforts to counter national security threats and espionage from the Chinese Communist Party . These reports must describe specific activities and operations, including those addressing intellectual property theft and threats from non-traditional collectors such as university researchers, while also accounting for dedicated resources and assessing their efficacy. A crucial component of the report is a detailed description of the measures implemented to safeguard the civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy rights of United States persons during these counter-espionage activities. The reports will be submitted to the Judiciary Committees of both the Senate and House of Representatives and made publicly available, with the option for a classified annex, and the Attorney General is directed to consult with other intelligence and defense officials during preparation.