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Prohibiting the distribution of Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications within House facilities, and for other purposes.
Prohibiting the distribution of Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications within House facilities, and for other purposes.
Summary
This House resolution directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to immediately stop accepting and distributing publications controlled by the Chinese Communist Party in House facilities, including the Capitol and House Office Buildings. It also prohibits the use of internal House mail systems to deliver such publications and requires notification of this policy change to all relevant House offices. The resolution defines CCP-controlled publications as those registered as foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 and owned or directed by the Chinese Communist Party or its affiliates. The resolution does not restrict private receipt of such publications by Members or employees, access through public research facilities, or collection by the Library of Congress. The policy takes effect immediately upon adoption.
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Sponsor (1)
21 cosponsors
- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN)
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC)
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO)
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX)
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX)
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL)
- Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA)
- Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA)
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL)
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)
- Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2] (R-WV)
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX)
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT)
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL)
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN)
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS)
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)
- Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2] (R-OH)
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX)
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC)
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Abraham J. Hamadeh’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $72,681
- ENTREPRENEUR $47,483
- PATRIOT DISPOSAL $13,013
- CLB PARTNERS LLC $12,000
- HOH INVESTMENT GROUP $10,100
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Abraham J. Hamadeh → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Feb 5, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. · house
- Feb 5, 2025 Submitted in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 5, 2025
Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona (for himself, Mr. Owens, Mr. Gill of Texas, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Burlison, Mr. Haridopolos, Mr. Wittman, Mr. LaHood, Mr. Gooden, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Steube, Mr. Issa, and Mr. Schmidt) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
RESOLUTION
Prohibiting the distribution of Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications within House facilities, and for other purposes.
Whereas the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives currently facilitates the distribution of certain foreign publications within House Office Buildings; Whereas China Daily is registered as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 and operates as a direct propaganda outlet of the Chinese Communist Party’s Publicity Department; Whereas the distribution of foreign propaganda materials within the House of Representatives undermines institutional integrity and enables malign foreign influence operations; Whereas the presence of Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications in official House facilities legitimizes foreign propaganda efforts; and Whereas the House of Representatives has a compelling interest in protecting its facilities and operations from foreign influence campaigns: Now, therefore, be it Resolved,
SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON DISTRIBUTION OF CCP-CONTROLLED PUBLICATIONS.
(a) In General.—The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall—
(1) immediately cease accepting or distributing China Daily and other Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications within the House wing of the United States Capitol, any House Office Buildings, or any other facility owned and operated by the House;
(2) prohibit the use of internal House mail systems for delivery of such publications; and
(3) notify all relevant House offices of this policy change.
(b) Rule of Construction.—Nothing in this section may be construed to restrict or prohibit—
(1) the private receipt of publications by Members or employees of the House;
(2) access to such publications through public or research facilities; or
(3) the collection of such publications by the Library of Congress.
(c) Chinese Communist Party-Controlled Publication Defined.—In this section, the term “Chinese Communist Party-controlled publication” means any publication that—
(1) is required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938; and
(2) is owned, controlled, or directed by the Chinese Communist Party or its affiliates.
(d) Effective Date.—The requirements under this section shall take effect immediately upon the adoption of this resolution. <all>
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