; and (B) protecting institutions or business sectors critically important to United States national security and the viability of democratic institutions. 4. Report on the political influence operations of the Government of China and the Communist Party of China (a) In general Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, and in consultation with the heads of relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit an unclassified report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes the political influence operations of the Government of China and the Communist Party of China affecting the United States and not more than 5 allies and partners most impacted by the Government of China’s influence operations in their countries, as defined by the Director of National Intelligence, including efforts— (1) to exert undue influence over United States governmental or nongovernmental institutions or individuals, or government officials among United States allies and partners; (2) to coerce or threaten United States citizens or legal permanent residents or their families or relatives living in China; (3) to undermine democratic institutions and the freedoms of speech, expression, the press, association, assembly, religion, or academic thought; (4) to otherwise suppress information in public fora, in the United States and abroad; or (5) to develop or obtain property, facilities, infrastructure, business entities, or other assets for use in facilitating the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (4). (b) Contents The report required under subsection (a) shall also include recommendations for the President and Congress relating to— (1) the need for additional resources or authorities to counter political influence operations in the United States directed by the Government of China or the Communist Party of China, including operations carried out in concert with allies