Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2025
Summary
This bill would create a dedicated program within the Department of Justice's National Security Division focused on countering threats from the Chinese Communist Party. The initiative would work to identify and prosecute individuals engaged in trade secret theft, hacking, and economic espionage against American companies and institutions. It would also aim to protect critical U.S. infrastructure from foreign investment threats and supply chain compromises, with particular attention to protecting small businesses from intellectual property theft.
The bill requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the initiative's activities, resource allocation, coordination with the FBI and other agencies, and the effectiveness of efforts to counter Chinese economic espionage. The initiative would operate as a separate program with dedicated resources not shared with other Justice Department counterintelligence efforts. If enacted, this would create a focused government effort to address concerns about Chinese government-sponsored theft of American business secrets and technology. The bill has passed committee review and is eligible for a floor vote.