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Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act
3/5/2025, 10:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 934
Bill 119 hr 934, also known as the "National Security Surveillance Report Act," aims to address the national security implications of the surveillance activities conducted by the People's Republic of China. Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report detailing the effects on national security of the surveillance conducted by China via a high-altitude surveillance balloon that was shot down in US airspace in February 2023.
The report will analyze the potential threats posed by China's surveillance activities, including any intelligence gathered, potential breaches of US airspace, and any implications for US national security. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to assess the capabilities and intentions of China in conducting such surveillance activities, as well as any potential countermeasures that could be taken to mitigate these threats.
In addition to the report on the specific incident in February 2023, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to national security and surveillance activities conducted by foreign entities. This legislation aims to provide Congress with a comprehensive understanding of the implications of foreign surveillance activities on US national security, and to inform future policy decisions to protect the country from potential threats.
The report will analyze the potential threats posed by China's surveillance activities, including any intelligence gathered, potential breaches of US airspace, and any implications for US national security. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to assess the capabilities and intentions of China in conducting such surveillance activities, as well as any potential countermeasures that could be taken to mitigate these threats.
In addition to the report on the specific incident in February 2023, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to national security and surveillance activities conducted by foreign entities. This legislation aims to provide Congress with a comprehensive understanding of the implications of foreign surveillance activities on US national security, and to inform future policy decisions to protect the country from potential threats.
Congressional Summary of HR 934
Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to consult with the President and report on the effects on national security of surveillance conducted by China via the high-altitude surveillance balloon shot down in the United States in February 2023. The report must be submitted in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
Current Status of Bill HR 934
Bill HR 934 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 934 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 934's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of February 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 934
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
25Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
25Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 934
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 934
To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report about the effects on national security of the surveillance conducted by the People's Republic of China via the high-altitude surveillance balloon shot down in the airspace of the United States in February 2023, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report about the effects on national security of the surveillance conducted by the People's Republic of China via the high-altitude surveillance balloon shot down in the airspace of the United States in February 2023, and for other purposes.
Comments
Deborah Campbell
852
1 year ago
I think this bill is important for our national security, but how will it really impact us in the long run?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 934
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