To prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States, except for those from the "Five Eyes", from accessing or entering Department of Energy sites and facilities.

House Bill

H.R. 4000

119th Congress

To prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States, except for those from the "Five Eyes", from accessing or entering Department of Energy sites and facilities.

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald S. Beyer Jr.

Representative

Democratic

VA-8

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would allow U.S. states to sue the Chinese government for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as paying overtime for frontline workers or purchasing vaccines and medical equipment. If a state wins a lawsuit, the federal government would be required to pay the judgment by deducting the amount from any U.S. debt or aid owed to China.

Latest Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2953-2955)

SponsorDonald S. Beyer Jr. (D-VA)

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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To prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States, except for those from the "Five Eyes", from accessing or entering Department of Energy sites and facilities.

This bill would allow U.S. states to sue the Chinese government for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as paying overtime for frontline workers or purchasing vaccines and medical equipment. If a state wins a lawsuit, the federal government would be r

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This bill would allow U.S. states to sue the Chinese government for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as paying overtime for frontline workers or purchasing vaccines and medical equipment. If a state wins a lawsuit, the federal government would be required to pay the judgment by deducting the amount from any U.S. debt or aid owed to China.

Bill Number: 4000
Sponsor: Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D-VA)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: To prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States, except for those from the "Five Eyes", from accessing or entering Department of Energy sites and facilities.
Bill Number: 4000
Sponsor: Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D-VA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: This bill would allow U.S. states to sue the Chinese government for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as paying overtime for frontline workers or purchasing vaccines and medical equipment. If a state wins a lawsuit, the federal government would be required to pay the judgment by deducting

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow U.S. states to sue the Chinese government for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as paying overtime for frontline workers or purchasing vaccines and medical equipment. If a state wins a lawsuit, the federal government would be required to pay the judgment by deducting the amount from any U.S. debt or aid owed to China.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

CCP Virus Reimbursement For States Act of 2023 This bill authorizes states to sue the Chinese government for harm suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill specifies that the actionable harms for which a state may seek damages include, but are not limited to, expenditures such as overtime wages paid to frontline workers, vaccine or medical equipment purchases, and research and development costs. Such a case must be brought in a U.S. district court. If the Chinese government fails to pay a judgment to a state within one year, the state may obtain a court order directing the federal government to pay the amount owed. If the federal government is ordered to pay the judgment, the federal government must deduct an equivalent amount from (1) any interest or debt owed by the United States to China, or (2) any amounts made available to provide U.S. assistance to China.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

States can sue the Chinese government for pandemic-related costs like worker overtime and medical supplies
If China doesn't pay a judgment, the U.S. federal government must pay it by deducting from U.S. debt or aid to China
The bill aims to hold China financially responsible for the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact state governments, who would gain the ability to seek damages from China for COVID-19 costs. It could also indirectly impact U.S. federal budget and relations with China if the U.S. government has to pay judgments against China. Everyday Americans may see effects if state pandemic response costs decrease or if U.S.-China relations change due to the lawsuits.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4000, 119th Congress (2025). "To prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States, except for those from the "Five Eyes", from accessing or entering Department of Energy sites and facilities.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4000