Bill · H.R. 934· House(119-HR-934)
Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Last activity
- 2/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Russell Fry
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act," directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a specific report to Congress. The report must focus on the national security effects of the high-altitude surveillance balloon shot down in U.S. airspace in February 2023. It requires a description of any effects on military installations. Additionally, the Secretary must analyze any recovered technology and materials, including their country of origin. The report should be submitted within 90 days of the Act's enactment.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+2
The bill requires an analysis of recovered technology which could aid in identifying and defending against future surveillance methods.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill mandates a report to Congress regarding the security effects of the surveillance balloon to ensure legislative oversight.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1
By assessing the security threats posed by a foreign adversary, the report provides the intelligence necessary to inform allied security discussions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability and Awareness: By requiring the Secretary of Defense to report on the effects of the surveillance on military installations, the government provides transparency regarding national security risks (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Technical Intelligence Gathering: The mandate to analyze recovered technology and materials, including their country of origin, allows for a better understanding of the tools used in the surveillance attempt (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2Improves International Alliances+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 2/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Byron DonaldsRepublican · Florida
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Ralph NormanRepublican · South Carolina
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida