The House Judiciary Committee advances Congressman Gooden's bill to combat CCP espionage and IP theft for a full House vote.
Quiver AI Summary
Bill advancing against CCP espionage: Congressman Lance Gooden announced that the House Judiciary Committee has advanced his proposed legislation aimed at countering espionage and intellectual property theft by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The bill, titled the "Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from the CCP Act," passed with a vote of 14-9.
Key provisions outlined: The bill establishes a CCP Initiative within the Department of Justice to tackle CCP threats, enhance interagency coordination among security agencies, and provide Congress with regular reports on these threats. Gooden emphasized the economic warfare waged by the CCP, stating, "This bill puts an end to their years of theft and espionage."
Background on the issue: The CCP has been accused of targeting U.S. universities and stealing innovations, with annual costs of IP theft estimated between $250 billion and $600 billion. Senator Rick Scott is the Senate sponsor of the bipartisan legislation, which aims to reinstate measures previously eliminated by the Biden administration.
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Lance Gooden Fundraising
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Lance Gooden Net Worth
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Lance Gooden Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Lance Gooden:
- H.R.7612: End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026
- H.R.7387: To limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7361: No Tax on Restored Benefits Act
- H.R.7035: Credit Card Competition Act of 2026
- H.R.6792: Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R.6262: Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act
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