VoterlyH.R. 1157: Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023
118th Congress · Sponsored from Kentucky · In committee
What this bill does
Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023 This bill authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government. For the purposes of this bill, malign influence includes acts to (1) advance an alternative and repressive international order that bolsters the CCP and China's hegemonic ambitions; or (2) undermine the national security, economic security, or sovereignty of the United States or other countries.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-02-24
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] introduced H.R. 1157. 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.
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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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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1157 do?
Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023 This bill authorizes activities to counter the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's government. For the purposes of this bill, malign influence includes acts to (1) advance an alterna…
Who sponsored H.R. 1157?
Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R) of Kentucky is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1157?
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. 1157 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.