H.R. 708 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Mar 10, 2025. Received Mar 11, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDHS to counter security threats from China
This bill creates a working group inside the Department of Homeland Security focused on security threats related to the Chinese Communist Party. The group would assess how DHS is handling threats like terrorism, cyberattacks, border security, and port security. They'd also report annually on efforts to counter the CCP's use of the immigration system, economic practices, and involvement in financial crimes and drug trafficking. The working group would last for seven years, and DHS would develop new technologies and methods to strengthen security against these threats.
How it affects you
This bill doesn't directly change things for most people in their daily lives. It's mainly an organizational step for federal agencies to coordinate efforts within DHS. A government oversight office would also report on how well it's working, but the law itself creates internal government processes rather than new rules or benefits that affect individuals directly.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 23, 2025)
Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend Against the CCP Act or the SHIELD Against CCP Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to form a working group tasked with duties related to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the United States by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
The working group must assess and annually report on current DHS efforts to counter the CCP’s (1) use of the U.S. immigration system, (2) economic and trade practices, and (3) support for illicit financial activity and trafficking controlled substances. The working group must terminate seven years after its establishment.
DHS must additionally carry out research and development on technologies and techniques for enhancing its security and situational awareness to these threats.
The Government Accountability Office must report on the implementation of this bill.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 708
AN ACT
Strategic Homeland Intelligence and Enforcement Legislation to Defend Against the CCP Act
SHIELD Against CCP Act
Sponsor: Rep. Dale W. Strong (R-AL-5) · Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · Immigration · 3 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 11, 2025: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 3 official versions.