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No Taxpayer Funded Platform for Chinese Communists Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 315

Bill 118 hr 315, also known as the No Taxpayer Funded Platform for Chinese Communists Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit any federal funds from being used to support or provide a platform for Chinese Communist Party officials or representatives.

The bill aims to prevent the Chinese Communist Party from using US taxpayer dollars to promote their agenda or spread propaganda. It seeks to ensure that American taxpayers are not unwittingly supporting a regime that may be hostile to US interests.

If passed, this bill would have significant implications for US-China relations and could potentially strain diplomatic ties between the two countries. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect American interests and prevent the Chinese Communist Party from exerting influence in the US. Opponents of the bill may argue that it could have negative consequences for US-China relations and may hinder efforts to engage in productive dialogue with the Chinese government. They may also argue that it is important to maintain open lines of communication with all countries, including those with differing political ideologies. Overall, the No Taxpayer Funded Platform for Chinese Communists Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the relationship between the US and China and the role of federal funds in supporting foreign governments.

Congressional Summary of HR 315

No Taxpayer Funded Platform for Chinese Communists Act

This bill prohibits using federal funds made available to the U.S. Agency for Global Media to provide an open platform for representatives of the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or any entity owned or controlled by the Chinese government or by the CCP.

Current Status of Bill HR 315

Bill HR 315 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2023. Bill HR 315 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2023.  Bill HR 315's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 315

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 315

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 315

No Taxpayer Funded Platform for Chinese Communists Act
No Taxpayer Funded Platform for Chinese Communists Act
To prohibit certain funding made available to the United States Agency for Global Media relating to provision of an open platform for China, and for other purposes.

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