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S 4520118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Confronting Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence Act of 2024

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Jan 14, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jun 12, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Confronting Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence Act of 2024 is a Senate bill from the 118th Congress focused on addressing perceived threats related to the Chinese Communist Party's influence activities. The bill was referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence for further consideration but did not advance beyond that point and ultimately failed or expired. There is no publicly available official summary or full text of the bill, limiting detailed analysis of its provisions.

Bottom Line

This bill aimed to counter malign influence attributed to the Chinese Communist Party but did not progress in the legislative process and lacks publicly available detailed content for comprehensive review.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
  • It falls under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security, indicating a focus on national security concerns.
  • The bill did not advance beyond referral and is currently listed as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['U.S. national security agencies involved in counterintelligence and foreign influence operations', 'Legislative and intelligence oversight bodies', "Potentially the broader U.S. public if the bill's objectives were implemented"]

Potential Concerns

["Lack of publicly available full text and official summary limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions", 'Unclear implementation mechanisms and funding sources due to missing detailed content', 'Potential challenges in oversight and enforcement given the bill did not progress beyond committee referral']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence on June 12, 2024. It addresses issues related to national security and foreign influence, specifically concerning the Chinese Communist Party. The bill did not advance further and is recorded as failed or expired as of the latest update in January 2025.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential increased focus on intelligence and counterintelligence activities related to China if similar legislation is enacted in the future', 'Possible influence on U.S.-China diplomatic and security relations depending on the nature of enacted measures', 'Heightened public and governmental attention to foreign influence operations']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full text restricts transparency and limits public and expert scrutiny. The bill's referral to the Select Committee on Intelligence suggests classified or sensitive content, which may impact public disclosure. Monitoring similar future legislation for detailed provisions and oversight mechanisms is recommended to ensure accountability.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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