Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act

S 1778, the Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act, requires the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to submit annual reports to Congress and publish them publicly for seven years. These reports must detail DOJ efforts to counter Chinese espionage threats - including intellectual property theft and risks from researchers at universities or defense facilities - and track resources dedicated to these programs. The reports must also describe how civil rights, liberties, and privacy protections are maintained during these activities. This bill does not change existing laws but mandates transparency about current DOJ counter-espionage operations.