STOP CCP Act

11/14/2024, 12:08 AM

Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act or the STOP CCP Act

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee whom the President determines plays a significant role in developing or implementing policies that (1) violate the autonomy of Hong Kong; (2) harass or intimidate the people of Taiwan; or (3) contribute to the oppression of individuals or groups in China, including Uyghur Muslims. The President must also impose sanctions on the adult family members of such sanctioned persons.

The President may waive the sanctions for renewable periods of up to 60 days by certifying to Congress that the waiver is vital to U.S. national security interests.

The President may terminate any sanctions imposed after certifying to Congress that China's government and the CCP have ceased

  • the genocide of the Uyghur Muslim population;
  • all threats, military exercises, and aggression toward Taiwan;
  • undermining the autonomy of Hong Kong; and
  • any efforts to steal the intellectual property of U.S. persons.

The President may also terminate sanctions after certifying to Congress that the sanctioned person has renounced membership in the CCP and taken steps to denounce or remediate the conduct for which sanctions were imposed.

Any certifications related to termination of sanctions must also be publicly available on a federal government website.

The STOP CCP Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3334, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at countering the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the United States. The bill seeks to address various concerns related to the CCP's activities, including intellectual property theft, human rights abuses, and unfair trade practices.

One of the key provisions of the STOP CCP Act is the establishment of a task force to investigate and report on the CCP's activities in the United States. This task force would be responsible for identifying CCP agents operating in the US, as well as any efforts by the CCP to influence American politics, media, or academia.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to prevent the CCP from stealing American intellectual property and technology. This includes increased scrutiny of Chinese investments in US companies, as well as restrictions on the export of sensitive technologies to China. The STOP CCP Act also addresses human rights abuses committed by the CCP, particularly in relation to the treatment of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang province. The bill calls for sanctions against Chinese officials responsible for these abuses, as well as measures to prevent US companies from using forced labor in their supply chains. Overall, the STOP CCP Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at countering the influence of the Chinese Communist Party in the United States. It addresses a range of concerns related to intellectual property theft, human rights abuses, and unfair trade practices, and seeks to protect American interests from CCP interference.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 3334
Introduced on
2023-05-15
# Amendments
4
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/25/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act or the STOP CCP Act

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee whom the President determines plays a significant role in developing or implementing policies that (1) violate the autonomy of Hong Kong; (2) harass or intimidate the people of Taiwan; or (3) contribute to the oppression of individuals or groups in China, including Uyghur Muslims. The President must also impose sanctions on the adult family members of such sanctioned persons.

The President may waive the sanctions for renewable periods of up to 60 days by certifying to Congress that the waiver is vital to U.S. national security interests.

The President may terminate any sanctions imposed after certifying to Congress that China's government and the CCP have ceased

  • the genocide of the Uyghur Muslim population;
  • all threats, military exercises, and aggression toward Taiwan;
  • undermining the autonomy of Hong Kong; and
  • any efforts to steal the intellectual property of U.S. persons.

The President may also terminate sanctions after certifying to Congress that the sanctioned person has renounced membership in the CCP and taken steps to denounce or remediate the conduct for which sanctions were imposed.

Any certifications related to termination of sanctions must also be publicly available on a federal government website.

The STOP CCP Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3334, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at countering the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the United States. The bill seeks to address various concerns related to the CCP's activities, including intellectual property theft, human rights abuses, and unfair trade practices.

One of the key provisions of the STOP CCP Act is the establishment of a task force to investigate and report on the CCP's activities in the United States. This task force would be responsible for identifying CCP agents operating in the US, as well as any efforts by the CCP to influence American politics, media, or academia.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to prevent the CCP from stealing American intellectual property and technology. This includes increased scrutiny of Chinese investments in US companies, as well as restrictions on the export of sensitive technologies to China. The STOP CCP Act also addresses human rights abuses committed by the CCP, particularly in relation to the treatment of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang province. The bill calls for sanctions against Chinese officials responsible for these abuses, as well as measures to prevent US companies from using forced labor in their supply chains. Overall, the STOP CCP Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at countering the influence of the Chinese Communist Party in the United States. It addresses a range of concerns related to intellectual property theft, human rights abuses, and unfair trade practices, and seeks to protect American interests from CCP interference.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
International Affairs
Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Asia•
China•
Computer security and identity theft•
Criminal procedure and sentencing•
Foreign property•
Government information and archives•
Hong Kong•
Human rights•
Intellectual property•
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information•
Law enforcement officers•
Political parties and affiliation•
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents•
Sanctions•
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status•
Taiwan•
Trade restrictions•
Visas and passports•
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Comments

APPROVED
AE
Avery Erickson
@linkwood_ras_el_hanout_cumin48945
This bill is a joke! We need to focus on real issues facing our country, not wasting time on pointless legislation. #wasteoftime #focusonrealproblems
APPROVED
GS
Gatlin Sawyer
@pomegranate_powderdouce_qlat_daqqa69016
I think the STOP CCP Act is a step in the right direction to hold China accountable for their actions. It's important for the US to stand up against human rights abuses and unfair trade practices. We need to protect American interests and values, and...

Related

Bill Update Alert:  STOP CCP Act
Amendment Update Alert:  118 hamdt 1222 - undefined
Bill Update Alert:  Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3334) to provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8205) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that Byrne grant funds may be used for public safety report systems, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8790) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1469) ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan; and for other purposes.
Amendment Update Alert:  118 hamdt 1220 - Amendment adds to the sanction list under section 4 in the bill any Chinese State-Owned Enterprise that knowingly manufactures or distributes any chemicals used in the production of illicit fentanyl.
Bill Update Alert:  To counter the malign influence and theft perpetuated by the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party.
Amendment Update Alert:  118 hamdt 1223 - undefined
Amendment Update Alert:  118 hamdt 1221 - undefined
Committee:  Foreign Affairs
Committee:  Foreign Relations
Committee:  Judiciary
Vote Totals:  118 2nd 452 - On Passage
Vote Totals:  118 2nd 451 - On Agreeing to the Amendment

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/23/2024

Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act or the STOP CCP Act

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any member of the Chinese Communist ...

Latest Action11/12/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.