Government Transparency on Countering Chinese Espionage and Intellectual Property Theft.
This law mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish an annual report detailing its activities aimed at countering Chinese national security threats, including the theft of trade secrets and research from universities and labs. The goal is to increase government transparency regarding efforts to protect US innovation and security. Crucially, the report must also detail how the civil rights and privacy of US persons are protected during these operations.
Key points
The Department of Justice must annually report on its operations to combat Chinese espionage and the theft of US intellectual property.
The report must specifically detail the measures taken to ensure the protection of civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy rights of US citizens during counter-espionage activities.
This public reporting requirement lasts for seven years, increasing accountability regarding the resources dedicated to national security programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4466
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2024-06-05