HB708Introduced in the House
Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend Against the CCP Act SHIELD Against CCP Act
Introduced by Dale Strong, District AL-5
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Official description
To establish in the Department of Homeland Security a working group relating to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 11, 2025
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Mr. Green (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1049-1051)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 708.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1049-1050)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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