Countering Chinese Espionage Bill

Official: Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2025

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Crime and Law EnforcementAsiaChinaCongressional oversightHigher educationExecutive agency funding and structureAdvisory bodiesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationComputer security and identity theftDepartment of JusticeU.S. and foreign investmentsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntellectual propertySupply chainTrade secrets and economic espionage

Why This Matters

This bill establishes a program to combat threats from the Chinese Communist Party, focusing on protecting U.S. technology and businesses.

If you work in technology or research, this bill aims to better protect your work from foreign theft.

Affects: American businesses, researchers, and universities that may be targeted for espionage.

Summary

This bill requires the U. S Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of the following 14 communities:Eastvale, California Scotland, Connecticut Castle Pines, Colorado Silver Cliff, Colorado Hollywood, Florida Miami Lakes, Florida Ocoee, Florida Urbandale, Iowa Franklin, Wisconsin Greenfield, Wisconsin Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin Village of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin Village of Somers, Wisconsin Mills, Wyoming

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill creates the CCP Initiative to protect U.S. interests from foreign threats. 2. It aims to reduce spying by the Chinese Communist Party on American businesses and universities. 3. The initiative will focus on prosecuting trade secret theft and economic espionage. 4. It requires annual reports on its progress and resource use to Congress. 5. The program will operate independently from other Department of Justice initiatives.

Who is affected?

American businesses, researchers, and universities that may be targeted for espionage.