SHIELD Against CCP Act

# SHIELD Against CCP Act Summary **What It Does:** This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a working group focused on identifying and countering security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The group would assess current DHS efforts to address CCP activities related to immigration, economic practices, illegal financing, and drug trafficking. The working group must produce annual reports on these threats and research new technologies to better detect and prevent them. The group would automatically end after seven years. **Who It Affects:** This primarily affects DHS agencies and personnel who would staff the new working group.

It also relates to border security, cybersecurity, and law enforcement operations. While it focuses on government operations rather than direct impacts on civilians, it could indirectly affect policies around immigration, trade, and cybersecurity enforcement. **Current Status:** The bill passed the House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate for consideration. The Government Accountability Office (an independent watchdog agency) would also be required to monitor how well the bill is being implemented.