Countering the People’s Republic of China Maritime Militia Fleet Act

Countering the People's Republic of China Maritime Militia Fleet Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to study and report on the challenges posed by the emergence of Chinese militia fleets in the South China Sea.

Bill 117 HR 6158, also known as the Countering the People's Republic of China Maritime Militia Fleet Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the growing threat posed by the maritime militia fleet of the People's Republic of China.

The bill aims to counter the aggressive actions of the Chinese maritime militia, which has been involved in a number of incidents in the South China Sea and other disputed waters. The legislation seeks to enhance the United States' ability to deter and respond to these provocations by imposing sanctions on individuals and entities involved in the maritime militia.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased cooperation with US allies and partners in the region to address the threat posed by the Chinese maritime militia. It also directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress on the activities of the maritime militia and the potential risks they pose to US interests. Overall, the Countering the People's Republic of China Maritime Militia Fleet Act is a bipartisan effort to address the growing threat posed by the Chinese maritime militia and to protect US interests in the region.