HOUSE 1151118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

USA Act

Last Action: 4/18/2023

Actions

2023-04-18Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2023-04-17Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-04-17On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 6 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR H1735-1736)
2023-04-17Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 6 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR H1735-1736)
2023-04-17Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1739-1740)
2023-04-17At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2023-04-17DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1151.
2023-04-17Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1735-1738)
2023-04-17Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2023-02-28Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2023-02-28Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-02-24Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-02-24Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-02-24Introduced in House
2023-02-24Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-04-17 (53)

Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act

This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons.

The President may impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals that directly manage or oversee the Chinese government's global surveillance balloon program.

In addition, the Department of Commerce must report to Congress an evaluation of what export controls are appropriate for aerospace-related items and technologies that are used for intelligence and reconnaissance by China's military.

The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress a diplomatic strategy to (1) inform U.S. allies and partners of the scope of the Chinese government's surveillance program, and (2) build a global consensus to address the Chinese government's global surveillance balloon program.

Cosponsors (3)

Michael McCaul (R-TX)
David Cicilline (D-RI)
Colin Allred (D-TX)

Subjects

Asia
Aviation and airports
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign property
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade restrictions
Visas and passports

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