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FBI Hotline and Penalties for Chinese Government Law Enforcement Activities in the US.

This legislation aims to protect residents from unauthorized foreign law enforcement activities within the United States. It establishes a new, anonymous FBI hotline for reporting surveillance, harassment, or coercion by individuals acting on behalf of the Government of China or the CCP. Furthermore, performing law enforcement functions or engaging in coercive activities on behalf of China is now a federal crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Key points
The FBI must create an anonymous hotline for citizens to report surveillance, harassment, or coercion conducted by individuals acting for the Chinese government.
Performing law enforcement functions or engaging in harassment on behalf of the Government of China becomes a federal felony, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.
The goal is to safeguard the rights and security of US residents against intimidation or forced return to China.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_982
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2023-03-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to establish an FBI hotline to receive tips about persons trying to engage in certain activities in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party, and to criminalize the performance of the functions of a law enforcement agency in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_982.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The FBI must create an anonymous hotline for citizens to report surveillance, harassment, or coercion conducted by individuals acting for the Chinese government.
  • Performing law enforcement functions or engaging in harassment on behalf of the Government of China becomes a federal felony, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.
  • The goal is to safeguard the rights and security of US residents against intimidation or forced return to China.
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 Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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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