Condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution condemns China's violation of U.S. sovereignty and denounces the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to deceive through false claims about its intelligence collection campaigns in violation of U.S. sovereignty. The resolution also states that it should be U.S. policy to promptly and decisively act to prevent foreign aerial surveillance platforms from violating U.S. sovereignty.

Bill 118 HRES 104, also known as the resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory, was introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to address the recent incident where the Chinese Communist Party deployed a high-altitude surveillance balloon over US territory, which is seen as a violation of US sovereignty.

The resolution highlights the brazen nature of this act by the Chinese Communist Party and emphasizes the importance of protecting US airspace from foreign surveillance activities. It calls for a strong condemnation of this action and urges the US government to take appropriate measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The resolution has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concern over the Chinese Communist Party's actions. It is seen as a necessary step to reaffirm US sovereignty and send a clear message to foreign governments that such violations will not be tolerated. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 104 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses a pressing issue of national security and sovereignty. It underscores the importance of protecting US airspace from foreign surveillance activities and emphasizes the need for a strong response to such violations.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 104

Introduced on
2023-02-08

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/9/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns China's violation of U.S. sovereignty and denounces the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to deceive through false claims about its intelligence collection campaigns in violation of U.S. sovereignty. The resolution also states that it should be U.S. policy to promptly and decisively act to prevent foreign aerial surveillance platforms from violating U.S. sovereignty.

Bill 118 HRES 104, also known as the resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory, was introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to address the recent incident where the Chinese Communist Party deployed a high-altitude surveillance balloon over US territory, which is seen as a violation of US sovereignty.

The resolution highlights the brazen nature of this act by the Chinese Communist Party and emphasizes the importance of protecting US airspace from foreign surveillance activities. It calls for a strong condemnation of this action and urges the US government to take appropriate measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The resolution has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concern over the Chinese Communist Party's actions. It is seen as a necessary step to reaffirm US sovereignty and send a clear message to foreign governments that such violations will not be tolerated. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 104 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses a pressing issue of national security and sovereignty. It underscores the importance of protecting US airspace from foreign surveillance activities and emphasizes the need for a strong response to such violations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Asia
Aviation and airports
China
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International law and treaties
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

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Latest Summary2/21/2023

This resolution condemns China's violation of U.S. sovereignty and denounces the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to deceive through false claims about its intelligence collection campaigns in violation of U.S. sovereignty. The resolution also s...


Latest Action2/9/2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.