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Senate Condemns China's Surveillance Balloon as Sovereignty Violation.

The US Senate formally condemns China for deploying a high-altitude surveillance balloon over US territory, labeling it a serious breach of sovereignty and a national security threat. The resolution mandates that the US policy must be to act promptly and decisively to deter and stop future foreign aerial surveillance platforms. This action aims to reassure citizens that the government is committed to protecting US airspace and strategic national security interests.
Key points
Establishes a clear US policy to promptly and decisively deter and stop foreign aerial surveillance platforms violating US sovereignty.
Requires the President to provide Congress with comprehensive briefings on the incident, intelligence gathered, and future defense strategies against espionage threats.
Condemns China's espionage activities and false claims, emphasizing the government's focus on protecting national security.
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Additional Information
A resolution condemning the use by the People's Republic of China of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over the territory of the United States as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.
Print number: SRES 66
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2023-02-15