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No CCP (Chinese Communist Police) in the United States Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 520
The bill aims to address concerns about potential espionage and security threats posed by CCP members working in sensitive positions within US law enforcement. It seeks to prevent any potential influence or interference by the Chinese government in American law enforcement activities.
If passed, the No CCP in the United States Act of 2023 would require background checks on all law enforcement personnel to ensure that they are not affiliated with the CCP. It would also establish penalties for individuals found to be in violation of this prohibition. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to safeguard national security and protect against foreign influence in US law enforcement. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential discrimination and the impact on individuals of Chinese descent who may not have any ties to the CCP. Overall, the No CCP in the United States Act of 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about national security, foreign influence, and civil liberties. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what its ultimate impact will be if enacted into law.
Congressional Summary of S 520
No CCP (Chinese Communist Police) in the United States Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of State and the Federal of Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to provide notifications and public information about certain Chinese police-related activities outside of China.
The State Department must publish (and keep updated) on its travel alert systems a list of all countries that have a bilateral security agreement or joint police initiative with the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
The FBI must annually brief Congress on the Chinese government's presence internationally through bilateral security agreements and joint police initiatives.
Furthermore, if the FBI discovers in the United States a police station operated by China's government or the CCP, the FBI must (1) notify the applicable state and local law enforcement agencies within 24 hours of the discovery, (2) notify the public through law enforcement bulletin within 72 hours of the discovery, (3) provide a briefing to Congress within 15 days of the discovery, and (4) provide periodic updates to Congress after the initial briefing.
