Derek Tran (D-CA)
Combating Chinese Communist Party Influence Act
A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Combating Chinese Communist Party Influence Act," directs the Director of National Intelligence to conduct an assessment regarding the Chinese Communist Party. The assessment focuses on foreign malign influence activities occurring outside the United States. It covers a three-year period starting from January 1, 2023. The Director must consult with other intelligence community heads and use the National Intelligence Council. The findings will address impacts on U.S. alliances, regional perceptions, and financial systems. Finally, the Director is required to submit an initial report and a final report to specific congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill requires an assessment of how foreign influence affects United States alliances.
- Scored +1
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
Evaluating foreign malign influence is a component of strengthening national security against foreign interference.
- Scored +1
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The assessment of influence on financial systems may help protect economic interests and stability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased awareness of national security threats: By requiring the Director of National Intelligence to assess the effects of foreign malign influence on U.S. alliances and perceptions, the government can better understand risks to the interests of the United States and its allies (Section 2(a)(2)(A-B)).
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Financial system stability monitoring: The assessment includes looking at how foreign malign influence activities affect global and localized financial systems in key regions, which may help in understanding risks to economic interests (Section 2(a)(2)(D)).
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Strategic insight into key global regions: The bill directs the assessment to look at specific areas including the Indo-Pacific, the African continent, Latin America, and Europe, allowing for a focused look at security implications in these areas (Section 2(c)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill requires an assessment of how foreign influence affects United States alliances. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Evaluating foreign malign influence is a component of strengthening national security against foreign interference.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The assessment of influence on financial systems may help protect economic interests and stability.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the submission of unclassified reports to specific congressional committees.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/17/2026
- Referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
John MannionDemocrat · New York
Marilyn StricklandDemocrat · Washington
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia