Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB747

Introduced
2/2/23  

Caption

No Chinese Communist SURPRISE Parties Act No Chinese Communist Subterfuge via Unregistered Regime Presence Rendered Invisible to Shareholders and Equivalent Parties Act

Impact

The bill is anticipated to impact state laws related to corporate governance by mandating that companies disclose their affiliations and any influences that could compromise their operations from foreign entities, especially those associated with the CCP. By introducing these requirements, HB747 aims to enhance shareholder awareness and protection against hidden external influences that may threaten corporate integrity and, by extension, state economic stability.

Summary

House Bill 747, officially titled 'No Chinese Communist SURPRISE Parties Act', seeks to impose significant transparency measures on companies that have ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The legislation is aimed at ensuring that shareholders and stakeholders are informed about any subterfuge stemming from unregistered foreign influences, particularly regarding the CCP's involvement in corporate governance. This move is motivated by growing concerns about national security and the need for greater oversight of foreign entities operating within the state's jurisdiction.

Contention

A notable point of contention surrounding HB747 revolves around the balance between transparency and the potential for economic discrimination. Proponents argue that increasing scrutiny over foreign ties is vital for protecting the state's economy and national security, asserting that greater transparency will empower shareholders. Conversely, critics raise fears that the bill could lead to unnecessary stigmatization of companies with legitimate foreign partnerships, possibly deterring international investment and affecting business operations negatively.

Companion Bills

US SB144

Same As No Chinese Communist SURPRISE Parties Act No Chinese Communist Subterfuge via Unregistered Regime Presence Rendered Invisible to Shareholders and Equivalent Parties Act

Previously Filed As

US SB144

No Chinese Communist SURPRISE Parties Act No Chinese Communist Subterfuge via Unregistered Regime Presence Rendered Invisible to Shareholders and Equivalent Parties Act

US HB551

No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2023

US HB688

CCP Visa Disclosure Act of 2023 Chinese Communist Party Visa Disclosure Act of 2023

US HB3334

STOP CCP Act Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act

US SB481

Deterring Communist Chinese Aggression against Taiwan through Financial Sanctions Act of 2023

US HB747

Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025

US SB520

No CCP (Chinese Communist Police) in the United States Act of 2023

US HB9555

Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Politburo Accountability Act

US SB347

Averting the National Threat of Internet Surveillance, Oppressive Censorship and Influence, and Algorithmic Learning by the Chinese Communist Party Act ANTI-SOCIAL CCP Act

US HR11

Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.

Similar Bills

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