H.R. 7314 117th Congress House

AXIS Act

Official title: To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on the People's Republic of China's support to the Russian Federation with respect to its unpr… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on the People's Republic of China's support to the Russian Federation with respect to its unprovoked invasion of and full-scale war against Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 31, 2022 Introduced by: Andy Barr Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov

International Affairs AsiaChinaConflicts and warsCongressional oversight

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EuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyRussiaSanctionsTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictionsUkraineUnited NationsWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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Apr 28, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Apr 27, 2022

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 27, 2022

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 3 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H4525)

Apr 27, 2022

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4552-4553)

Apr 27, 2022

At 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.

Apr 27, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7314.

Apr 27, 2022

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4525-4527)

Apr 27, 2022

Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Apr 5, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Apr 5, 2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 31, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Mar 31, 2022

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Apr 27, 2022	House · vote #127	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	394–3	See who voted →

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Latest action April 28, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Assessing Xi's Interference and Subversion Act or AXIS Act

This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on whether and how China's government, the Chinese Communist Party, or any other Chinese entity has provided support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The report must address specified matters, including any efforts to (1) help Russia's government or Russian entities evade sanctions or export controls, (2) provide Russia with technology to support Russia's military or intelligence capabilities, or (3) further Russia's disinformation and propaganda efforts.

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