What does Preamble of Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report. The report should address the effects on national security resulting from surveillance conducted by the People's Republic of China. The surveillance in question involves a high-altitude surveillance balloon that was shot down in U.S. airspace in February 2023.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act.

What does REPORT ON THE EFFECTS ON NATIONAL SECURITY OF CERTAIN of Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act do?

This section mandates a report on the effects of surveillance conducted by the People's Republic of China on U.S. national security. The report, due within 90 days of the Act's enactment, must be submitted to the Senate and House Committees on Armed Services. The report must describe any effects on military installations. It also requires an analysis of technology and materials recovered from the surveillance balloon, including their country of origin if determinable. The report is to be submitted in an unclassified form, with the possibility of a classified annex.

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Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act

Last updated: 2/4/2025 · Introduced: 2/4/2025

Author: Russell Fry (R-SC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to produce a report within 90 days assessing the impact of Chinese surveillance on U.S. national security.
The report must detail any effects on military installations and analyze recovered technology and materials from the surveillance balloon.
The report will be submitted to Congress primarily in an unclassified format, with an option for a classified annex.

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