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DHS Working Group Established to Counter Security Threats Posed by China.

This law establishes a new Working Group within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dedicated to countering national security, cybersecurity, and border threats linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The goal is to better protect citizens from crimes like human trafficking, fentanyl smuggling, and intellectual property theft. The group will operate for seven years and publish regular public assessments of these threats.
Key points
Strengthening border and port security efforts to combat illegal crossings, human smuggling, and the trafficking of illicit drugs, including fentanyl.
Protecting the US economy and consumers from counterfeit goods, customs fraud, and the theft of technology and intellectual property.
Improving information sharing between federal and local agencies to enhance response capabilities against cyber and terrorism threats.
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Additional Information
SHIELD Against CCP Act
Print number: HR 9668
Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
Process start date: 2024-09-18
Voting date: 2024-12-10
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 498