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Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act

USA119th CongressS-1778| Senate 
| Updated: 5/15/2025
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (3)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)David McCormick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4466
Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act
May 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4466
    Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 15, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4466
Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act
May 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4466
    Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act


  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 15, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (3)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)David McCormick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted