HR-7314 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-04-28IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2022-04-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-04-27VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 3 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H4525)House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4552-4553)House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7314.House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4525-4527)House floor actions
2022-04-27FloorMr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2022-04-05CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2022-04-05CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-03-31IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2022-03-31IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Asia
  • China
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional oversight
  • Europe
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Foreign and international corporations
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Russia
  • Sanctions
  • Technology transfer and commercialization
  • Trade restrictions
  • Ukraine
  • United Nations
  • War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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