VoterlyH.R. 1151: USA Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from New York · In committee
What this bill does
Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons. The President may impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals that directly manage or oversee the Chinese government's global surveillance balloon program. In addition, the Department of Commerce must report to Congress an evaluation of what export controls are appropriate for aerospace-related items and technologies that are used for intelligence and reconnaissance by China's military. The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress a diplomatic strategy to (1) inform U.S. allies and partners of the scope of the Chinese government's surveillance program, and (2) build a global consensus to address the Chinese government's global surveillance balloon program.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-02-24
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 3
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] introduced H.R. 1151. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 1151? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1151 do?
Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons. The President may impose property- and visa-blockin…
Who sponsored H.R. 1151?
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1151?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1151 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.