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IH
Introduced in House
To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that knowingly spread malign disinformation as part of or on behalf of a foreign government or political party for purposes of political warfare and to require a determination regarding the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Countering Chinese Propaganda Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-04-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.