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HR1151
USA Act

1
Roll Calls
343
Yea (latest vote)
5
Nay (latest vote)
House
2023-04-17 – 2023-04-17

About HR1151

USA Act

Policy Area: International Affairs

Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY)

Latest Action (2023-04-18): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Summary

Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government's global surveillance program, including the Chinese government's use of surveillance balloons. The President may impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals that directly manage or oversee the Chinese government's global surveillance balloon program. In addition, the Department of Commerce must report to Congress an evaluation of what export controls are appropriate for aerospace-related items and technologies that are used for intelligence and reconnaissance by China's military. The bill also requires the Department of State to report to Congress a diplomatic strategy to (1) inform U.S. allies and partners of the scope of the Chinese government's surveillance program, and (2) build a global consensus to address the Chinese government's global surveillance balloon program.

Subjects: Asia, Aviation and airports, China, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Foreign property, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, International organizations and cooperation, Sanctions

Who Voted How on HR1151

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Vote Breakdown — HR1151

How members voted on HR1151. 363 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) 2023-04-17 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR1151?

HR1151 is the USA Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY). Upholding Sovereignty of Airspace Act or the USA Act This bill requires and authorizes actions in response to the Chinese government’s global surveillance program, including the Chinese government’s use of surveillance balloons. The President may impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals that directly manage or oversee the Chinese government’s global surveillance balloon program.

Who sponsored HR1151?

HR1151 was sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR1151?

As of 2023-04-18, HR1151 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations..

How did Congress vote on HR1151?

HR1151 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2023-04-17 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR1151 cover?

HR1151 is categorized under "International Affairs." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-international-affairs/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR1151?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.