A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Combatting China's Pilfering of Intellectual Property Act," aims to impose sanctions on individuals and entities in the People's Republic of China involved in significant intellectual property theft from United States persons. The President is directed to implement asset blocking and visa restrictions against those identified as engaging in or receiving stolen intellectual property. Specific groups, such as senior Chinese Communist Party officials and members of the People's Liberation Army, are also subject to visa restrictions. These sanctions include making certain aliens inadmissible and revoking current visas. The bill provides for potential waivers and the termination of sanctions under specific conditions.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?
Directly addresses and penalizes the theft of intellectual property from U.S. persons.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Protects business owners from the economic loss associated with intellectual property theft.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
Targets the theft of intellectual property, which often involves cyber espionage.
The opposite
- Scored -6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
Strictly limits visas and entry for specific groups of Chinese nationals and their families.
- Scored -4
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
Imposes sanctions and visa restrictions on high-level Chinese officials, likely straining diplomatic relations.
- Scored -2
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?
While targeting the CCP, the broad visa restrictions on Chinese nationals and family members may negatively impact some Asian American interests.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Intellectual Property: The bill aims to target persons operating in sectors where they have engaged in a pattern of significant theft of the intellectual property of a United States person or have received such property through others (Section 2(a)).
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Asset Blocking: The President can use powers to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of targeted persons that are in or come within the United States or the possession of a United States person (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Visa Restrictions for Specific Groups: The Secretary of State is prohibited from issuing visas to senior Chinese Communist Party officials, their spouses and children, members of the Chinese Government cabinet, and active duty members of the People's Liberation Army (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Loss through Asset Blocking: Targeted individuals may have their property and interests in property blocked and prohibited, including transactions within the United States (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Travel and Entry Restrictions: Targeted aliens may be found inadmissible to the United States, ineligible for visas, or ineligible for parole (Section 2(b)(2)(A)).
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Revocation of Existing Documentation: Current visas or entry documentation held by described aliens may be revoked immediately, which automatically cancels any other valid visa or documentation in their possession (Section 2(b)(2)(B)).
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Visa Denial for Families: The visa restrictions extend not just to senior officials, but also to their spouses and children (Section 3(a)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — Directly addresses and penalizes the theft of intellectual property from U.S. persons.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Protects U.S. intellectual property, which supports long-term economic competitiveness and innovation. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Helps protect the intellectual property of U.S. persons, including small businesses and inventors.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Grants the President broad authority to impose sanctions and block assets. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires reports to Congress on sanctions and visa screening efficacy.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Protects business owners from the economic loss associated with intellectual property theft. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Strictly limits visas and entry for specific groups of Chinese nationals and their families. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — While targeting the CCP, the broad visa restrictions on Chinese nationals and family members may negatively impact some Asian American interests.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Targets the theft of intellectual property, which often involves cyber espionage. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Aims to create a fairer trade environment by discouraging the theft of US intellectual property. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Imposes sanctions and visa restrictions on high-level Chinese officials, likely straining diplomatic relations.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- Referred 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.
- Introduced in House
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Randy FineRepublican · Florida