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Assessing US Defense Against Political Warfare Campaigns

This act aims to evaluate how the United States counters actions by other nations that seek to influence the US without open warfare, such as disinformation or cyberattacks. The goal is for the government to better coordinate its efforts and protect national interests, which could impact citizens' information security and economic stability.
Key points
The US government will assess its capabilities to respond to disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, and other forms of foreign influence.
The Department of State is to play a key role in coordinating defense efforts, potentially enhancing national security and protection against foreign manipulation.
The act seeks to strengthen cooperation among various government agencies for more effective defense against threats that are not open warfare but can affect daily life, such as economic destabilization.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9096
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Process start date: 2022-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9096.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US government will assess its capabilities to respond to disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, and other forms of foreign influence.
  • The Department of State is to play a key role in coordinating defense efforts, potentially enhancing national security and protection against foreign manipulation.
  • The act seeks to strengthen cooperation among various government agencies for more effective defense against threats that are not open warfare but can affect daily life, such as economic destabilization.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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