To require the executive branch to develop a whole-of-government strategy to disrupt growing cooperation among the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which are the foremost adversaries of the United States, and mitigate the risks posed to the United States.
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ReportedReported by Mr. Risch, with an amendment
Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. McCormick, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Cornyn, …
Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. McCormick) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Mandates development of a comprehensive executive branch strategy to disrupt and counter growing cooperation among the four major US adversaries: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Who Benefits and How
US national security benefits from coordinated response to adversary bloc. Intelligence community gains strategic framework for assessing threats. Allies receive clarity on US approach to adversary cooperation.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Executive branch must develop whole-of-government strategy. Intelligence community must assess adversary coordination. Multiple agencies must coordinate implementation.
Key Provisions
- Targets PRC, Russia, Iran, and DPRK as foreign adversaries
- References multiple statutory definitions of adversary nations
- Addresses counterintelligence, defense intelligence, and procurement risks
- Responds to 2025 Intelligence Community Annual Threat Assessment
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires whole-of-government strategy to counter cooperation among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Counter adversary bloc through coordinated US government strategy"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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