Bill · S. 1778· Senate(119-S-1778)
Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act
- Introduced
- 5/15/2025
- Last activity
- 5/15/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act," directs the Attorney General to create a specific report. The report must cover Department of Justice activities aimed at countering national security threats and espionage from the Chinese Communist Party. It requires descriptions of operations regarding intellectual property theft and threats from non-traditional collectors. The Attorney General must also account for resources dedicated to these programs and their efficacy. Furthermore, the report must describe measures taken to protect civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy rights. This report must be submitted within 90 days of enactment and annually for seven years.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires the Attorney General to make public reports on national security activities.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+2
The bill mandates descriptions of measures used to protect the privacy rights of United States persons.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+2
The bill specifically requires reporting on measures taken to protect privacy rights during intelligence operations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: By requiring the Attorney General to make the report publicly available on the Department of Justice website, the public can see how their government is handling national security threats (Section 2(a)).
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Accountability for Resource Use: The bill requires an accounting of resources dedicated to combating these specific threats and information on the efficacy of those programs, allowing for better oversight of how money and personnel are used (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Protection of Fundamental Rights: The bill mandates a detailed description of the measures used to ensure the protection of civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy rights of United States persons during these operations (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the 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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Privacy Rights+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+2Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2Improves International Trade+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Students+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- 6/12/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania