IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 110 
Prohibiting the distribution of Chinese Communist Party-controlled 
publications within House facilities, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2025 
Mr. HAMADEH of Arizona (for himself, Mr. OWENS, Mr. GILL of Texas, Mr. 
WEBER of Texas, Mr. NEHLS, Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. BURLISON, Mr. 
HARIDOPOLOS, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. GOODEN, Mr. WILSON 
of South Carolina, Mr. STEUBE, Mr. ISSA, and Mr. SCHMIDT) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House 
Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Prohibiting the distribution of Chinese Communist Party- 
controlled publications within House facilities, and for 
other purposes. 
Whereas the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of 
Representatives currently facilitates the distribution of 
certain foreign publications within House Office Build-
ings; 
Whereas China Daily is registered as a foreign agent under 
the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 and oper-
ates as a direct propaganda outlet of the Chinese Com-
munist Party’s Publicity Department; 
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Whereas the distribution of foreign propaganda materials 
within the House of Representatives undermines institu-
tional integrity and enables malign foreign influence op-
erations; 
Whereas the presence of Chinese Communist Party-controlled 
publications in official House facilities legitimizes foreign 
propaganda efforts; and 
Whereas the House of Representatives has a compelling in-
terest in protecting its facilities and operations from for-
eign influence campaigns: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON DISTRIBUTION OF CCP-CON-
TROLLED PUBLICATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Administrative Officer 
of the House of Representatives shall— 
(1) immediately cease accepting or distributing 
China Daily and other Chinese Communist Party- 
controlled publications within the House wing of the 
United States Capitol, any House Office Buildings, 
or any other facility owned and operated by the 
House; 
(2) prohibit the use of internal House mail sys-
tems for delivery of such publications; and 
(3) notify all relevant House offices of this pol-
icy change. 
(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sec-
tion may be construed to restrict or prohibit— 
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(1) the private receipt of publications by Mem-
bers or employees of the House; 
(2) access to such publications through public 
or research facilities; or 
(3) the collection of such publications by the Li-
brary of Congress. 
(c) CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY-CONTROLLED PUB-
LICATION DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘Chinese 
Communist Party-controlled publication’’ means any pub-
lication that— 
(1) is required to register under the Foreign 
Agents Registration Act of 1938; and 
(2) is owned, controlled, or directed by the Chi-
nese Communist Party or its affiliates. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The requirements under this 
section shall take effect immediately upon the adoption of 
this resolution. 
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