S1074-118

Introduced

To require a strategy for countering the People's Republic of China.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 30, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill provides strategy for countering the People's Republic of China, creates rule of construction on maintaining one China policy Nothing in this Act may be construed as a change to the one China policy of the United States, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C, and creates rule of construction regarding not authorizing the use of force Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the use of military force. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Energy, Natural Gas, and Environment.

Who Benefits and How

Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Provides strategy for countering the People's Republic of China.
  • Creates rule of construction on maintaining one China policy Nothing in this Act may be construed as a change to the one China policy of the United States, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C.
  • Creates rule of construction regarding not authorizing the use of force Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill provides strategy for countering the People's Republic of China, creates rule of construction on maintaining one China policy Nothing in this Act may be construed as a change to the one China policy of the United States, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C, and creates rule of construction regarding not authorizing the use of force Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.

Key Policy Areas

Energy, Natural Gas, Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill provides strategy for countering the People's Republic of China, creates rule of construction on maintaining one China policy Nothing in this Act may be construed as a change to the one China policy of the United States, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C, and creates rule of construction regarding not authorizing the use of force Nothing in this Act may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.

Policy Domains

Energy Natural Gas Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
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Identified Costs
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  • Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
  • Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
  • Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
  • Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Energy Natural Gas Environment

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