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Exposing China’s Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 8:03 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5806

Bill 117 HR 5806, also known as the Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2021, aims to increase transparency and oversight of Chinese investments in the United States. The bill specifically targets China's Belt and Road Initiative, a global infrastructure development strategy that has raised concerns about China's growing influence and potential national security risks.

The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress detailing Chinese investments in the US, including infrastructure projects, real estate acquisitions, and other forms of economic activity. The report must also assess the potential national security implications of these investments and recommend any necessary actions to address them.

Additionally, the bill establishes a task force within the Department of State to monitor and analyze Chinese investments in the US and coordinate with other federal agencies to address any security concerns. The task force will also work with US allies and partners to share information and coordinate responses to Chinese investments that may pose a threat to national security. Overall, the Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2021 seeks to enhance transparency and oversight of Chinese investments in the US, with the goal of protecting national security and ensuring that these investments do not undermine US interests.

Congressional Summary of HR 5806

Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2021

This bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review certain investments made by China in the United States.

Specifically, the committee must review any investment by a foreign person that (1) involves the acquisition of real estate in the United States and the establishment of a U.S. business on such real estate, and (2) could result in direct or indirect control of that U.S. business by China. A party to any such investment must submit to the committee a declaration containing basic information regarding the transaction.

Current Status of Bill HR 5806

Bill HR 5806 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 1, 2021. Bill HR 5806 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 1, 2021.  Bill HR 5806's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. as of November 2, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5806

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
18
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5806

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5806

Exposing China’s Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2021
Exposing China’s Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2021
To require the review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States of greenfield investments by the People's Republic of China.

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