HB5931: Countering Chinese Threats to U.S. National Security in Africa Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To require a briefing from a senior official of the Department of Defense on actions by the People's Republic of China in Africa that pose a threat to United States national security.
Plain-language summary
This bill requires the Department of Defense to brief Congress on Chinese military and security activities in Africa that could threaten U.S. interests. The briefing would come from a senior Defense Department official and cover China's actions on the African continent. Congress would receive this information to better understand potential security risks from Chinese presence and activities in Africa. The bill has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been voted on or moved to .
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HB5931: Countering Chinese Threats to U.S. National Security in Africa Act
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Sponsors
John Rose
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (8)
Stacey Plaskett
Charles Fleischmann
James Moylan
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Troy Nehls