BillCam

Espionage And Treason

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-974	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Hong Kong national security law proposed by the Government of the People's Republic of China would violate the obligations of that Government under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Hong Kong Basic Law, and calling upon all free countries of the world to stand with the people of Hong Kong. This resolution designates the Hong Kong national security law proposed by China as a violation of China's international obligations. The resolution calls on the United States to use all diplomatic means available to dissuade China from passing the law and rally free nations to stand with the people of Hong Kong. Republican: 90% (18) Democrat: 10% (2) 90% Republican support 10% Democrat support	International Affairs Asia China Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Espionage And Treason Hong Kong Human Rights International Organizations And Cooperation Protest And Dissent Sanctions
SR-596	Federal	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Hong Kong national security law proposed by the Government of the People's Republic of China would violate the obligations of that government under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Hong Kong Basic Law and calling upon all free nations of the world to stand with the people of Hong Kong. This resolution designates the Hong Kong national security law proposed by China as a violation of China's international obligations. The resolution calls on the United States to use all diplomatic means available to dissuade China from passing the law and rally free nations to stand with the people of Hong Kong. Republican: 88% (15) Democrat: 11% (2) 88% Republican support 11% Democrat support	International Affairs Asia China Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Espionage And Treason Hong Kong Human Rights International Organizations And Cooperation Protest And Dissent Sanctions
HB-3678	Federal	Reducing Foreign Influence in 5G Act Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Espionage And Treason Foreign And International Corporations Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Public-private Cooperation Telephone And Wireless Communication
HB-4551	Federal	Hong Kong Policy Reevaluation Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress on China's activities in relation to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a part of China but has a mostly separate legal system, which includes protection for civil liberties such as free speech and freedom from arbitrary imprisonment. The United States and Hong Kong have a bilateral relationship separate from the U.S.-China relationship, based in part on the existence of Hong Kong's separate legal and economic system. The report shall assess how the Chinese government extradites or coercively moves foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, from Hong Kong to mainland China. It shall also describe how China uses Hong Kong to avoid U.S. export controls, duties on imported goods, and sanctions. The State Department shall report on China's use of Hong Kong security agencies to (1) conduct espionage against foreign nationals, (2) conduct influence operations, and (3) violate civil liberties protected under Hong Kong law. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	International Affairs Asia China Congressional Oversight Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Espionage And Treason Hong Kong Human Rights Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Sanctions
S.2581	Federal	Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2020 This bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the Senate and Joint Items such as the Joint Economic Committee, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies of 2021, the Joint Committee on Taxation, the Office of the Attending Physician, and the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. In addition, the bill provides FY2020 appropriations for the Capitol Police; the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; the Congressional Budget Office; the Architect of the Capitol; the Library of Congress, including the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright Office; the Government Publishing Office; the Government Accountability Office; the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund; and the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development. (Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the House of Representatives are not included in the Senate bill.) The bill also sets forth permissible and prohibited uses for funds provided by this bill. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Congress Appropriations Appropriations Architect Of The Capitol Architect Of The Capitol Asia Books And Print Media Books And Print Media Budget Deficits And National Debt Budget Deficits And National Debt
SR-308	Federal	A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan. This resolution urges Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also urges Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he is afforded due process and universally recognized human rights. Democrat: 100% (4) 100% Democrat support	International Affairs Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Due Process And Equal Protection Espionage And Treason Evidence And Witnesses Human Rights Russia
HR-552	Federal	Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan. This resolution urges Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also urges Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he is afforded due process and universally recognized human rights. Democrat: 54% (12) Republican: 45% (10) 54% Democrat support 45% Republican support	International Affairs Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Due Process And Equal Protection Espionage And Treason Evidence And Witnesses Human Rights Russia
HB-3907	Federal	Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2019 Republican: 100% (3) 100% Republican support	Emergency Management Congressional Oversight Department Of Homeland Security Employment And Training Programs Espionage And Treason Executive Agency Funding And Structure Government Studies And Investigations Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Technology Assessment
HB-4022	Federal	Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2019 Democrat: 100% (55) 100% Democrat support	Crime And Law Enforcement Criminal Procedure And Sentencing Drug Trafficking And Controlled Substances Espionage And Treason Firearms And Explosives Military Law Violent Crime
HB-3699	Federal	Pipeline Security Act This bill revises the duties of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to include securing pipelines and pipeline facilities against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other acts that jeopardize the physical security or cybersecurity of the pipelines or facilities. Specifically, the bill (1) establishes a pipeline security section within the TSA, and (2) directs the TSA to develop a personnel strategy for enhancing operations within such section. The TSA must convene not less than two industry days to engage with relevant pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities stakeholders on matters related to the security of pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Transportation And Public Works Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Department Of Homeland Security Espionage And Treason Executive Agency Funding And Structure Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Government Information And Archives Government Studies And Investigations Intergovernmental Relations
HB-3494	Federal	Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 This bill reauthorizes for FY2020 intelligence activities in various U.S. government departments and agencies. It also establishes several intelligence-related programs and calls for reports on various topics. The bill establishes a paid parental leave program for intelligence community employees. The program provides 12 weeks of leave in the 12-month period following the birth or adoption of a child. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) shall report on intelligence community policies for awarding contracts, including research and development contracts, involving certain foreign countries. The report shall assess whether security and counterintelligence risks are being properly considered in such policies. The bill establishes the Climate Security Intelligence Center within the ODNI. The center's duties shall include analyzing climate security (such as climate developments that could substantially affect political stability in a country) and the role of the United States in influencing the climate policies of other countries. The bill transfers the National Intelligence University from the Defense Intelligence Agency to the ODNI. The bill requires reports on various issues, including (1) Russia's political leaders, (2) the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, (3) China's influence operations in the United States and Taiwan and its repression of ethnic Muslim minorities in the Xinjiang region, and (4) domestic terrorism in the United States. The bill also establishes (1) a task force to study the illicit finance of espionage and foreign influence operations in the United States, and (2) a prize to stimulate research in technology to detect fake video or audio created using machine-learning techniques. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Advisory Bodies Air Quality Alliances Asia Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Budget Process Caribbean Area Central Intelligence Agency (cia) Child Health
S.1824	Federal	Hong Kong Policy Reevaluation Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress on China's activities in relation to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a part of China but has a mostly separate legal system, which includes protection for civil liberties such as free speech and freedom from arbitrary imprisonment. The United States and Hong Kong have a bilateral relationship separate from the U.S.-China relationship, based in part on the existence of Hong Kong's separate legal and economic system. The report shall assess how the Chinese government extradites or coercively moves foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, from Hong Kong to mainland China. It shall also describe how China uses Hong Kong to avoid U.S. export controls, duties on imported goods, and sanctions. The State Department shall report on China's use of Hong Kong security agencies to (1) conduct espionage against foreign nationals, (2) conduct influence operations, and (3) violate civil liberties protected under Hong Kong law. Republican: 66% (2) Democrat: 33% (1) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	International Affairs Asia China Congressional Oversight Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Espionage And Treason Hong Kong Human Rights Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Sanctions
S.1790	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 This bill authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The bill sets forth policies for North Korea nuclear sanctions, paid family leave for federal personnel, limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting, defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations, matters relating to Burma, Saudi Arabia human rights and accountability, measures to combat illicit trafficking that finances Al-Shabaab, sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Accounting And Auditing Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Afghanistan Africa Alaska Alliances Alternative And Renewable Resources Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Asia
HB-3071	Federal	Stop Higher Education Espionage and Theft Act of 2019 Republican: 100% (12) 100% Republican support	Education Administrative Remedies Congressional Oversight Cultural Exchanges And Relations Espionage And Treason Federal Bureau Of Investigation (fbi) Fraud Offenses And Financial Crimes Government Information And Archives Higher Education Immigration Status And Procedures
HB-2590	Federal	DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to annually brief the congressional homeland security committees regarding DHS personnel with primary duties that take place outside of the United States. DHS must submit to such committees a plan to enhance the effectiveness of DHS personnel at foreign locations. Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Emergency Management Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Oversight Department Of Homeland Security Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Espionage And Treason Government Employee Pay, Benefits, Personnel Management Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Subversive Activities Terrorism
S.890	Federal	Senate Cybersecurity Protection Act Democrat: 44% (4) Republican: 44% (4) Independent: 11% (1) 44% Democrat support 44% Republican support 11% Independent support	Congress Computer Security And Identity Theft Congressional Officers And Employees Congressional Operations And Organization Congressional Oversight Espionage And Treason Government Studies And Investigations Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Internet And Video Services Members Of Congress
HR-243	Federal	Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the actions of former Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting Director Andrew McCabe. This resolution directs the Department of Justice to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of its communications related to meetings or discussions between or among former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Acting Director Andrew McCabe and (1) Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein regarding conversations with the President, (2) others at the FBI regarding commencing or continuing an obstruction of justice or counterintelligence investigation of the President. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Congress Congressional Oversight Congressional-executive Branch Relations Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Department Of Justice Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation Espionage And Treason Federal Bureau Of Investigation (fbi) Federal Officials
HB-1678	Federal	Protect Our Universities Act of 2019 This bill restricts student participation in sensitive research projects and prohibits the use of certain technologies for such projects. The bill requires each student, prior to participating in a sensitive research project, to provide proof of citizenship to the institution of higher education where the project is being carried out. Specifically, it prohibits students who are citizens of certain countries, including China and Russia, from participating in such a project unless the student applies for and receives approval from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. It prohibits certain technologies developed by listed entities, including Huawei Technologies Company and ZTE Corporation, from being used to carry out sensitive research projects. It also requires the Department of Education to establish a national security technology task force, which must maintain a list of sensitive research projects and provide guidance to the institutions of higher education where such projects are being carried out. Republican: 87% (7) Democrat: 12% (1) 87% Republican support 12% Democrat support	Education Asia China Congressional Oversight Espionage And Treason Government Information And Archives Higher Education Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Iran Middle East
S.245	Federal	Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019 Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Advisory Bodies Appropriations Asia Budget Process California Caribbean Area Central Intelligence Agency (cia) Chemical And Biological Weapons China
HB-392	Federal	Secure Government Buildings from Espionage Act of 2019 This bill instructs the General Services Administration, the Architect of the Capitol, or any other federal agency (other than the Department of Defense), before entering into a lease agreement with a public or private entity to accommodate a federal agency in a building or other improvement that will be used for high-security leased space, to require such entity to identify each beneficial owner of such entity; to disclose to such agency any beneficial owner that is a foreign person; and if such agency is assigning the building or other improvement to a federal tenant, to notify that tenant of any such disclosure. The agency shall require such entity to provide such identification and disclosure when first submitting a proposal in response to an agency solicitation, and update such information within 60 days of any change in the beneficial owners of that entity or the information required to be provided relating to each such owner. Democrat: 66% (2) Republican: 33% (1) 66% Democrat support 33% Republican support	Government Operations And Politics Espionage And Treason Government Buildings, Facilities, And Property Government Information And Archives Intelligence Activities, Surveillance, Classified Information Public Contracts And Procurement Real Estate Business U.s. And Foreign Investments Landlord And Tenant

Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Hong Kong national security law proposed by the Government of the People's Republic of China would violate the obligations of that Government under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Hong Kong Basic Law, and calling upon all free countries of the world to stand with the people of Hong Kong.