Two Bipartisan Bills Led by Dale Strong to Secure the Homeland Pass the U.S. House of Representatives

WASHINGTON-Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bipartisan bills introduced by Representative Dale W. Strong: the SHIELD Against CCP Act and the Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act.

SHIELD Against CCP Act, H.R. 708

The SHIELD Against CCP Act would create a dedicated DHS working group to address threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This group would be responsible for examining, assessing, and reporting on the range of nontraditional tactics used by the CCP and DHS's efforts to counter these activities.

"China is one of the biggest threats to our country, taking every opportunity over the last 4 years to exploit Biden's open borders. This bill will ensure that DHS has a dedicated team actively working to combat this threat," said Strong.

Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act, H.R. 901

The Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act would require the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) to establish a process for safeguarding sensitive information in research and development projects, preventing unauthorized access and disclosure. It would also require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on DHS's compliance with governmentwide policies to safeguard research and development.

"Chinese espionage is one of our country's greatest threats. Preserving the integrity of DHS research and safeguarding innovation are essential to national security. This legislation strengthens protections against unauthorized access to sensitive information, ensuring the security of our nation's research and development efforts," said Strong.

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Rep. Strong championed the SHIELD Against CCP Act in the 118th Congress - which passed the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support.