Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House from serving on the board of directors of any entity which receives funding from, or is affiliated with or owned or controlled by, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, any other element of the Chinese Communist Party, or any foreign adversary, and for other purposes.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PMSummary of Bill HRES 207
Bill 118 HRES 207 aims to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent Members, officers, and employees of the House from serving on the board of directors of any organization that receives funding from, or is connected to, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, other parts of the Chinese Communist Party, or any foreign adversary. The bill seeks to address concerns about potential conflicts of interest and foreign influence on decision-making within the House of Representatives. The goal is to ensure that individuals in positions of power within the House do not have ties to entities that may compromise the integrity and independence of the legislative process. This legislation is part of broader efforts to safeguard against foreign interference in US politics and protect national security interests.Congressional Summary of HRES 207
This resolution prohibits a Member of the House of Representatives from serving on a board of directors (1) of an entity that is affiliated with China or another foreign adversary, or (2) that includes any agent of China or other foreign adversary.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 207
Bill HRES 207 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill HRES 207 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2023. Bill HRES 207's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of March 8, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 207
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House from serving on the board of directors of any entity which receives funding from, or is affiliated with or owned or controlled by, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, any other element of the Chinese Communist Party, or any foreign adversary, and for other purposes.Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House from serving on the board of directors of any entity which receives funding from, or is affiliated with or owned or controlled by, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, any other element of the Chinese Communist Party, or any foreign adversary, and for other purposes.Comments
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