Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act

3/5/2024, 3:00 PM

Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress annually on Chinese and Russian malign influence in Afghanistan.

Bill 118 hr 7287, also known as the Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the alleged support provided by China and Russia to the Taliban in Afghanistan.

The bill seeks to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that are found to be providing material support to the Taliban, including financial assistance, weapons, or training. It also calls for increased diplomatic efforts to pressure China and Russia to cease their support for the Taliban and to work towards a peaceful resolution in Afghanistan.

Additionally, the bill requires the US government to submit a report to Congress detailing the extent of Chinese and Russian support for the Taliban, as well as outlining steps that can be taken to counter this support. Overall, the Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act aims to hold accountable those who are aiding the Taliban and to push for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Afghanistan.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 7287
Introduced on
2024-02-07
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/7/2024
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Purpose and Summary

Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress annually on Chinese and Russian malign influence in Afghanistan.

Bill 118 hr 7287, also known as the Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the alleged support provided by China and Russia to the Taliban in Afghanistan.

The bill seeks to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that are found to be providing material support to the Taliban, including financial assistance, weapons, or training. It also calls for increased diplomatic efforts to pressure China and Russia to cease their support for the Taliban and to work towards a peaceful resolution in Afghanistan.

Additionally, the bill requires the US government to submit a report to Congress detailing the extent of Chinese and Russian support for the Taliban, as well as outlining steps that can be taken to counter this support. Overall, the Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act aims to hold accountable those who are aiding the Taliban and to push for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Afghanistan.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require a report on the Taliban relationships with China and Russia.
Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/26/2024

Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress annually on Chinese and Russian malign influence in Afghanistan.

Latest Action2/7/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.