United StatesRequires U.S. report and strategy to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative
The bill forces U.S. agencies to produce a public, coordinated strategy to address China’s global infrastructure influence, shaping diplomacy and national security actions.
What it does
Requires the Secretary of State and coordinating agencies to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days on the scope of PRC/CCP efforts via the Belt and Road Initiative.
Mandates a detailed interagency strategy describing how State, Commerce, and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will coordinate resources to counter the BRI.
Requires an implementation plan within one year that includes metrics, monitoring and evaluation, and steps to promote U.S. foreign policy goals in the Indo‑Pacific.
Specifies report form and publication: the unclassified report must be posted publicly but may include a classified annex when necessary.
Argument forCreates a whole-of-government, accountable strategy with deadlines and public reporting, improving coordination against BRI influence.
Argument againstWithout new authorities or dedicated funding, the report and plan could be largely symbolic and have limited practical impact.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2Introduced in HouseLatest
- Jun 2Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Introduced
Foreign PolicyNational SecurityGovernment & Ethics