Bill · S. 1625· Senate(119-S-1625)
SHIELD Against CCP Act
- Introduced
- 5/6/2025
- Last activity
- 5/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "SHIELD Against CCP Act," requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a working group to counter threats from the Chinese Communist Party. The group will focus on terrorism, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security. It is tasked with examining issues like human trafficking, fentanyl smuggling, and intellectual property theft. The bill requires annual reports to Congress and the development of new security technologies. The working group will exist for seven years.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
Creates a dedicated DHS working group to address cybersecurity threats from the CCP.
Does this tighten control of the border?+8
Establishes a specialized working group to counter border and port security threats.
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?+7
Specifically targets the theft of technology and intellectual property.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-3
Increases scrutiny and countermeasures against the exploitation of immigration systems.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-2
Broad mandates to examine illicit activity could lead to increased domestic monitoring.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Combatting Human Trafficking and Smuggling: The Working Group is tasked with countering the exploitation of the immigration system, specifically identity theft, human smuggling, and human trafficking (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Fighting Illegal Drugs: The bill aims to counter the support for transnational criminal organizations that traffic fentanyl and other controlled substances into the U.S. (Section 2(b)(1)(C)).
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Protecting Economy and Intellectual Property: The bill focuses on countering predatory trade practices, including the theft of technology and intellectual property, as well as the use of forced labor (Section 2(b)(1)(B)).
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Privacy Protections: The bill requires at least one employee dedicated to ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulations (Section 2(a)(3)(B)).
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Information Sharing: The bill improves the flow of security information between federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential for Overreach: While the bill mentions protections, the broad mandate to examine "nontraditional tactics" and "illicit financial activity" could potentially impact individuals (Section 2(b)(1)).
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+8Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+5Improves International Trade+4Increases Domestic Surveillance-2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+7Increases Scientific Research Funding+4Improves Data Privacy+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+4Improves Economic Growth+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Privacy Rights+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+8
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Immigrants-3
- 5/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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