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Countering China’s Political Warfare Act of 2024

4/5/2024, 7:45 AM

Summary of Bill S 3973

Bill 118 s 3973, also known as the Countering China's Political Warfare Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the growing threat of political warfare from China. The bill seeks to enhance the United States' ability to counter China's efforts to influence and manipulate political discourse and decision-making processes in the US and other countries.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a task force to assess and analyze China's political warfare activities, including disinformation campaigns, cyber attacks, and economic coercion. 2. Strengthening coordination and information sharing among US government agencies, as well as with international partners, to better respond to China's political warfare tactics. 3. Providing resources and support for civil society organizations, media outlets, and other entities that are targeted by China's political warfare efforts. 4. Enhancing transparency and accountability in US-China relations, including through increased reporting requirements and oversight mechanisms. Overall, the Countering China's Political Warfare Act of 2024 aims to bolster the United States' ability to defend against and push back against China's efforts to undermine democratic institutions and values through covert and manipulative means. The bill reflects growing concerns about China's increasingly assertive and aggressive behavior on the global stage, particularly in the realm of political influence and information warfare.

Current Status of Bill S 3973

Bill S 3973 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2024. Bill S 3973 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 19, 2024.  Bill S 3973's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3973

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 S 3973

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3973

Countering China’s Political Warfare Act of 2024
Countering China’s Political Warfare Act of 2024
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that knowingly engage in political warfare on behalf of a foreign government or political party and to require a determination regarding the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

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