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H.R. 1157 118th Congress House

Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023

Official title: To provide for the authorization of appropriations for the Countering the People's Republic of China Malign Influence Fund, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 24, 2023 Introduced by: Andy Barr Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 9, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 36 (Roll no. 401). (text: CR H5066-5067)
Sep 9, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5080-5081)
Sep 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2024
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.
Sep 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1157.
Sep 9, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5066-5068)
Sep 9, 2024
Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 9, 2024 House · vote #401 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 351–36 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 10, 2024

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023

This bill authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government.

For the purposes of this bill, malign influence includes acts to (1) advance an alternative and repressive international order that bolsters the CCP and China's hegemonic ambitions; or (2) undermine the national security, economic security, or sovereignty of the United States or other countries.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1157: Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1157/
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"H.R. 1157: Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1157/.
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H.R. 1157, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1157/.
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