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117th Congress · House

AXIS Act

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  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on whether and how China's government.
  • House passed it on Apr 27, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Assessing Xi's Interference and Subversion Act or AXIS Act This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on whether and how China's government, the Chinese Communist Party, or any other Chinese entity has provided support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The report must address specified matters, including any efforts to (1) help Russia's government or Russian entities evade sanctions or export controls, (2) provide Russia with technology to support Russia's military or intelligence capabilities, or (3) further Russia's disinformation and propaganda efforts.

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