A bill to mobilize United States strategic, economic, and diplomatic tools to confront the challenges posed by the People's Republic of China and to set a positive agenda for United States economic and diplomatic efforts abroad, and for other purposes.

12/12/2024, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 118 s 5491, also known as the "Strategic Competition Act of 2021," aims to address the various challenges presented by the People's Republic of China. The bill seeks to utilize the strategic, economic, and diplomatic resources of the United States to effectively confront these challenges.

One of the key objectives of the bill is to establish a positive agenda for US economic and diplomatic efforts on the global stage. This includes promoting American values and interests, as well as countering the influence of China in various regions around the world.

The bill also focuses on enhancing US competitiveness in key areas such as technology, trade, and national security. It calls for increased investment in research and development, as well as measures to protect American intellectual property from theft and espionage. Additionally, the bill addresses human rights issues in China, including the treatment of Uighur Muslims and other minority groups. It calls for the imposition of sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for human rights abuses, as well as measures to hold China accountable for its actions. Overall, Bill 118 s 5491 represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges posed by China and aims to strengthen US leadership and influence on the global stage.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5491

Introduced on
2024-12-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

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 Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 118 s 5491, also known as the "Strategic Competition Act of 2021," aims to address the various challenges presented by the People's Republic of China. The bill seeks to utilize the strategic, economic, and diplomatic resources of the United States to effectively confront these challenges.

One of the key objectives of the bill is to establish a positive agenda for US economic and diplomatic efforts on the global stage. This includes promoting American values and interests, as well as countering the influence of China in various regions around the world.

The bill also focuses on enhancing US competitiveness in key areas such as technology, trade, and national security. It calls for increased investment in research and development, as well as measures to protect American intellectual property from theft and espionage. Additionally, the bill addresses human rights issues in China, including the treatment of Uighur Muslims and other minority groups. It calls for the imposition of sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for human rights abuses, as well as measures to hold China accountable for its actions. Overall, Bill 118 s 5491 represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges posed by China and aims to strengthen US leadership and influence on the global stage.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to mobilize United States strategic, economic, and diplomatic tools to confront the challenges posed by the People's Republic of China and to set a positive agenda for United States economic and diplomatic efforts abroad, and for other purposes.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.