SHIELD Against CCP Act
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Topic: Immigration
Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R) - AL
Summary
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.
Legislative Subjects
Advisory bodies; Asia; Border security and unlawful immigration; China; Computer security and identity theft; Congressional oversight; Customs enforcement; Drug trafficking and controlled substances; Fraud offenses and financial crimes; Government information and archives; Human trafficking; Immigration; Intellectual property; Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information; Intergovernmental relations; Organized crime; Research and development; Smuggling and trafficking; Terrorism; Transportation safety and security; Visas and passports
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025-03-11
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