The Department of Justice would revive Trump-era efforts to root out perceived Chinese spies in U.S. research and infrastructure as part of efforts to combat foreign espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, according to a new bill that passed the House on Wednesday. 

Lawmakers voted 237-180 to advance the Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act, which would reinstate an initiative within the DOJ National Security Division to combat intellectual theft from the Chinese government and protect U.S. infrastructure and technology. The bill would help thwart CCP efforts to infiltrate global research and industries that have cost the United States up to $600 billion annually, according to Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX), who introduced the bill.