Bills · HR 6447
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6447International Affairs
CCP IP Act
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION DEC 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because it addresses concerns about American intellectual property being stolen by foreign actors, which can harm U.S. businesses, innovation, and national security. If passed, it would provide new tools for the U.S. government to directly penalize specific individuals and entities involved in such theft by cutting off their access to the U.S. financial system and preventing their entry into the country.
Voters should care because protecting intellectual property helps ensure American companies can compete fairly, maintain jobs, and continue to develop new technologies and products. If this bill becomes law, it could deter future IP theft and provide a stronger defense for American ingenuity. If it doesn't pass, the U.S. would rely on existing mechanisms, potentially leaving perceived gaps in its ability to directly sanction those engaging in significant IP theft and limit travel for certain foreign officials.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The President must impose sanctions, including asset blocking and visa restrictions, on Chinese individuals and entities that have engaged in a pattern of significant intellectual property theft from U.S. persons.
This directly targets and penalizes those responsible for stealing American innovation and trade secrets.
PROVISION 02
Certain high-level Chinese officials, including senior Chinese Communist Party members, cabinet members, and active-duty military personnel, along with their families, will be restricted from receiving U.S. visas or entering the United States.
This aims to exert pressure on the Chinese government by limiting the travel of its key officials and military personnel.
PROVISION 03
The President can waive or terminate the imposed sanctions if it's deemed to be in the U.S. national security interest or if the sanctioned person or entity ceases IP theft activities.
This provides flexibility for the President to navigate complex foreign policy situations and adjust actions based on changing circumstances or compliance.
PROVISION 04
The President must report to Congress within 180 days of the bill becoming law, identifying persons who meet the criteria for sanctions due to intellectual property theft.
This ensures accountability and transparency, requiring the administration to identify targets for the sanctions and inform Congress.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 4
Introduced in House
DEC 4
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6447
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionDec 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6447International Affairs
CCP IP Act
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 4, 2025
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