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Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act
12/30/2022, 4:33 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6798
Bill 117 HR 6798, also known as the Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act, aims to address concerns about Chinese investments in global port infrastructure. The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing Chinese investments in ports around the world, including information on the ownership, control, and financing of these investments.
The report must also assess the potential national security implications of these investments, as well as the economic and geopolitical implications for the United States. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to work with international partners to develop a strategy to address Chinese investments in global port infrastructure.
Overall, the Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act seeks to increase transparency and awareness of Chinese investments in ports, and to develop a coordinated response to ensure that these investments do not pose a threat to US national security or economic interests.
The report must also assess the potential national security implications of these investments, as well as the economic and geopolitical implications for the United States. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to work with international partners to develop a strategy to address Chinese investments in global port infrastructure.
Overall, the Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act seeks to increase transparency and awareness of Chinese investments in ports, and to develop a coordinated response to ensure that these investments do not pose a threat to US national security or economic interests.
Congressional Summary of HR 6798
Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report to Congress documenting all Chinese investment in port infrastructure globally since January 1, 2012, and the commercial and economic implications of such investments.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6798
Bill HR 6798 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2022. Bill HR 6798 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2022. Bill HR 6798's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). as of February 18, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6798
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6798
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6798
Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act
Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act
To require the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report on Chinese investment in global port infrastructure, and for other purposes.
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