China Defense Spending Transparency Act

3/12/2024, 11:40 AM
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Bill 118 s 1791, also known as the China Defense Spending Transparency Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in China's defense spending.

The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress on China's military and security strategy, as well as its defense spending. This report must include detailed information on China's defense budget, including how much money is allocated to different military programs and activities.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to assess the potential security implications of China's defense spending, including its impact on regional stability and the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region. This assessment must also include an analysis of China's military capabilities and intentions. Overall, the China Defense Spending Transparency Act aims to provide Congress and the American public with a better understanding of China's military capabilities and intentions. By increasing transparency and accountability in China's defense spending, the bill seeks to promote peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1791

Introduced on
2023-06-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/1/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Bill 118 s 1791, also known as the China Defense Spending Transparency Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in China's defense spending.

The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress on China's military and security strategy, as well as its defense spending. This report must include detailed information on China's defense budget, including how much money is allocated to different military programs and activities.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to assess the potential security implications of China's defense spending, including its impact on regional stability and the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region. This assessment must also include an analysis of China's military capabilities and intentions. Overall, the China Defense Spending Transparency Act aims to provide Congress and the American public with a better understanding of China's military capabilities and intentions. By increasing transparency and accountability in China's defense spending, the bill seeks to promote peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency to conduct a comparative study on the defense budgets of the People's Republic of China and the United States, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Action6/1/2023
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.