Bill · H.Res. 110· House(119-HRES-110)
Prohibiting the distribution of Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications within House facilities, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 2/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Abraham Hamadeh
- Cosponsors
- - 21 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution stops the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives from accepting, distributing, or using internal mail systems to deliver the China Daily and other publications controlled by the Chinese Communist Party within House facilities. It applies to the House wing of the Capitol, House Office Buildings, and any other facilities owned and operated by the House. The text defines a Chinese Communist Party-controlled publication as something that must register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 and is directed by the Chinese Communist Party or its affiliates. The rule does not stop Members or employees from receiving these publications privately, accessing them through public or research facilities, or the Library of Congress collecting them. The policy takes effect immediately when the resolution is adopted.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+2
The bill aims to protect the integrity of House operations from foreign influence campaigns.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The resolution seeks to protect the institutional integrity of the House of Representatives by limiting foreign propaganda.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1
By mitigating malign foreign influence operations, the bill protects the security of U.S. political institutions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection from Foreign Influence: Section 1(a)(1) stops the distribution of the China Daily and other Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications within House facilities. This is positive because it helps protect House facilities and operations from foreign influence campaigns and foreign propaganda efforts.
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Maintained Private Access: Section 1(b)(1) states that the rule does not restrict the private receipt of these publications by House Members or employees. This is positive because individuals can still choose to receive them privately if they wish.
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Preserved Research Access: Section 1(b)(2) and Section 1(b)(3) ensure that access through public or research facilities and collection by the Library of Congress are not restricted. This is positive because it keeps these materials available for research purposes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- End of Official Distribution: Section 1(a)(1) and Section 1(a)(2) immediately stop the Chief Administrative Officer from distributing these publications and using internal House mail systems for their delivery. This could be viewed as a negative for anyone who relied on the previous official distribution method within House buildings.
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
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/7/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/5/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Young KimRepublican · California
Darin LaHoodRepublican · Illinois
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Riley MooreRepublican · West Virginia
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
Gary PalmerRepublican · Alabama
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas