US Federal House Bill HR110

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/5/25
• Refer: 2/5/25

Caption

Prohibiting the distribution of Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications within House facilities, and for other purposes.

Summary

H. Res. 110 would direct the House Chief Administrative Officer to stop accepting or distributing China Daily and any other publications defined as Chinese Communist Party-controlled within House facilities. It also would bar use of the House internal mail system to deliver those publications and require notice to House offices about the policy change. The resolution applies to the House wing of the Capitol, House office buildings, and other House-owned or operated facilities. The resolution defines a covered publication as one that must register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and is owned, controlled, or directed by the Chinese Communist Party or its affiliates. It expressly preserves private receipt of such publications by Members or employees, access through public or research facilities, and collection by the Library of Congress. The measure would take effect immediately upon adoption.

Impact

If adopted, the resolution would change House administrative practice by ending official distribution of certain foreign publications in House facilities and by restricting their delivery through internal House mail. It would not amend the U.S. Code or create a general ban outside the House, but it would affect the operations of the Chief Administrative Officer, House offices, and any current distribution arrangements for publications such as China Daily. The resolution also reinforces the role of FARA registration status and CCP control as the criteria for exclusion from House distribution channels.

Sentiment

The bill text and available context indicate a strongly skeptical or negative view of CCP-linked publications and foreign propaganda within House facilities. The sponsors frame the resolution as a protection against foreign influence operations and as necessary to preserve institutional integrity. No committee transcript or vote record is available, so there is no evidence of bipartisan debate or formal opposition in the provided materials.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely whether the House should restrict access to publications associated with the Chinese Communist Party on the grounds of foreign propaganda and security, versus concerns about viewpoint discrimination, press access, or the scope of House administrative authority. The resolution attempts to narrow those concerns by allowing private receipt, public access, and Library of Congress collection, but it still targets publications tied to FARA registration and CCP control. Because no hearing transcript or vote is provided, the specific arguments of supporters and opponents are not documented in the supplied record.