A bill to establish an FBI hotline to receive tips about persons trying to engage in certain activities in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party, and to criminalize the performance of the functions of a law enforcement agency in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party.

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Congressional Summary of S 982

This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to establish a hotline to receive anonymous tips about individuals who surveil, harass, intimidate, or coerce another individual, or perform law enforcement activities, in the United States on behalf of China or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

This bill also establishes federal criminal offenses for individuals in the United States who engage in one of the following on behalf of China or the CCP: (1) surveillance, harassment, intimidation, or coercion of another person in the United States; or (2) performance of any function of a law enforcement agency.

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Current Status of Bill S 982

Bill S 982 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2023. Bill S 982 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 27, 2023. Bill S 982's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 982

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 982

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 982

A bill to establish an FBI hotline to receive tips about persons trying to engage in certain activities in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party, and to criminalize the performance of the functions of a law enforcement agency in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party.