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Intelligence Report on Gray Zone Activities and Their Impact on the US

This act requires the Director of National Intelligence to produce a report on foreign state activities that fall short of open warfare but aim to weaken the US. This will help in better understanding and responding to threats that could affect national security and international stability, indirectly impacting citizens' safety and well-being.
Key points
Requires a report on how foreign adversaries use activities below the threshold of open warfare (e.g., cyberattacks, disinformation) to advance their interests.
The report will assess which US responses might escalate or de-escalate these threats.
The goal is to improve detection and response to these activities, enhancing national security and protecting citizens from external influences.
The act also mandates the development of a common lexicon for terms related to these activities to facilitate communication and understanding.
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Print number: 117_HR_6452
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Process start date: 2022-01-20