This bill requires the Secretary of State, working with the Secretary of Commerce, the CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and other agencies, to deliver a report within 180 days about how China and the Chinese Communist Party use the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The report must describe the scope, means, and goals of BRI efforts, assess current U.S. tools, and give a detailed, coordinated strategy that links to national security documents and works with allies. The strategy must include interagency coordination, assessments of past U.S. efforts, a timeline, and a roadmap for aligning with the National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy. Within one year, the bill requires an implementation plan with metrics, monitoring and evaluation, and a plan to promote a positive vision for economic and infrastructure growth in the Indo-Pacific. The unclassified report must be posted online but may include a classified annex. The bill names which congressional committees will receive the report.
If enacted, federal agencies will study BRI activity and publish a public report and a follow-up implementation plan that explain how the U.S. will respond. The work aims to improve coordination among the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and the DFC, set goals and timelines, and align the strategy with U.S. national security priorities and partners. The bill itself does not directly change programs or authorize funding.
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The bill’s findings state that the BRI can expand China’s global influence and pose risks to U.S. national security, economic security, and international influence. Supporters say the United States needs a single, government-wide strategy and better coordination of foreign assistance, trade, and development finance to counter BRI and offer partners alternatives.
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