H.R. 9668SHIELD Against CCP Act

1 recorded action303 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Dale W. Strong [R-AL-05]
Cosponsors: 6 · 5 Republicans · 1 Democrat
Policy area: Immigration
Committees: Homeland Security Committee, Ways and Means Committee · and 4 more
Latest action: Dec 11, 2024 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

IntroducedSep 18, 2024
Passed the HouseDec 10, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill establishes within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a working group to assess and improve efforts to address security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The threats to be addressed are terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats.

The working group must examine and report on DHS efforts to counter such threats from the CCP and identify gaps in DHS activities to respond to these threats. The working group must account for the DHS resources dedicated to countering such threats, build upon existing evaluations, and avoid unnecessary duplication. The bill requires DHS to provide Congress with annual reports and briefings on the activities of the working group.

Further, the bill directs DHS to research and develop technologies and techniques for enhancing DHS's security and situational awareness relating to the threats posed by the CCP.

The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the bill's implementation.

The bill’s provisions sunset seven years after the date of the working group’s establishment.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 9668 as introduced in House on Sep 18, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 498

House Dec 10, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

SHIELD Against CCP Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

409 Yea 4 Nay 17 not voting

Crossed both parties 4 of 413 voting members broke with their own party: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

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All members430 members

Democratic211 members

Republican219 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors6 · 5 Republicans · 1 Democrat

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 9668 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DThomas R. Suozzi [D-NY-03]Original2026 profile

RClay Higgins [R-LA-03]Joined Sep 24, 20242026 profile

RAnthony D'Esposito [R-NY-04]Joined Sep 25, 2024

RMark Green [R-TN-07]Joined Sep 25, 2024

RMichael Guest [R-MS-03]Joined Sep 25, 20242026 profile

RVern Buchanan [R-FL-16]Joined Nov 5, 2024

Who lobbied on H.R. 96681 organization

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FDD ACTION

Banking · Defense · Foreign Relations · Homeland Security +2 more1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2024Filing

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