The House this week addressed a set of bills aimed at taking a tough stance on China, but many are unlikely to become law due to Republicans prioritizing politically divisive measures. Despite promises of a bipartisan effort against China, only some proposals made it to the floor, with Republicans adding partisan measures to portray their party as strong on countering China. The timing of these actions, just weeks before the elections, indicates a political motive to showcase the Republicans' stance on China. Several measures were debated, including a bill to subject international pandemic agreements to Senate treaty approval, revive a defunct Trump-era initiative to counter Chinese espionage, and bills aiming to prevent Chinese purchases of farmland and universities' cooperation with Beijing. While some measures saw bipartisan support, others faced opposition, such as a bill to restrict federal funding for universities partnering with Confucius Institutes. The article highlights that certain significant issues were omitted, including a bill to restrict outbound investments in sensitive Chinese sectors and another to lower the price threshold for imports from China subject to taxes and forced labor standards. The absence of these measures has drawn criticism from Democrats, who argue that the package is lacking in addressing crucial aspects of dealing with China. Overall, the article emphasizes the House's efforts to address various aspects of the U.S.-China relationship, the political dynamics at play, and the challenges in creating a comprehensive package of bills to address concerns related to China.