Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Bill 119 hr 934, also known as the "National Security Surveillance Report Act," aims to address the national security implications of the surveillance activities conducted by the People's Republic of China. Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report detailing the effects on national security of the surveillance conducted by China via a high-altitude surveillance balloon that was shot down in US airspace in February 2023.

The report will analyze the potential threats posed by China's surveillance activities, including any intelligence gathered, potential breaches of US airspace, and any implications for US national security. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to assess the capabilities and intentions of China in conducting such surveillance activities, as well as any potential countermeasures that could be taken to mitigate these threats.

In addition to the report on the specific incident in February 2023, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to national security and surveillance activities conducted by foreign entities. This legislation aims to provide Congress with a comprehensive understanding of the implications of foreign surveillance activities on US national security, and to inform future policy decisions to protect the country from potential threats.