To require the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy in response to the global basing intentions of the People’s Republic of China.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates congressional findings documenting China expansion of overseas military bases in Djibouti, Cambodia, and 20+ other countries, creates sense of Congress that U.S. efforts to counter China global basing must proceed urgently with whole-of-government coordination, and defines key terms including appropriate congressional committees, PLA, PRC, and PRC global basing for purposes of the Act. It relies on definition changes and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Defense, Foreign Policy, and Financial Regulation.
Who Benefits and How
Congressional oversight committees could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Director of National Intelligence would take on compliance duties, Department of State would take on compliance duties, and Department of Defense would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates congressional findings documenting China expansion of overseas military bases in Djibouti, Cambodia, and 20+ other countries.
- Creates sense of Congress that U.S. efforts to counter China global basing must proceed urgently with whole-of-government coordination.
- Defines key terms including appropriate congressional committees, PLA, PRC, and PRC global basing for purposes of the Act.
- Requires DNI to submit classified intelligence assessment on PRC global basing risks within 180 days, and requires Secretary of State with Secretary of Defense to submit strategy identifying 5+ locations of chief...
- Creates congressional findings documenting China expansion of overseas military bases in Djibouti, Cambodia, and pursuit of additional military facilities globally.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates congressional findings documenting China expansion of overseas military bases in Djibouti, Cambodia, and 20+ other countries, creates sense of Congress that U.S. efforts to counter China global basing must proceed urgently with whole-of-government coordination, and defines key terms including appropriate congressional committees, PLA, PRC, and PRC global basing for purposes of the Act.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Foreign Policy, Financial Regulation
Primary Purpose
The bill creates congressional findings documenting China expansion of overseas military bases in Djibouti, Cambodia, and 20+ other countries, creates sense of Congress that U.S. efforts to counter China global basing must proceed urgently with whole-of-government coordination, and defines key terms including appropriate congressional committees, PLA, PRC, and PRC global basing for purposes of the Act.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Congressional oversight committees
Identified Costs
- Director of National Intelligence
- Department of State
- Department of Defense
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Risch, with an amendment
Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Cornyn, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Congressional oversight committees, Department of Defense, Department of State
Positive-direction: Congressional oversight committees
Negative-direction: Department of Defense, Department of State, Director of National Intelligence
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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