China Defense Spending Transparency Act
3/12/2024, 11:40 AMSummary of Bill S 1791
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 1791
Bill S 1791 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2023. Bill S 1791 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 1, 2023. Bill S 1791's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. as of June 1, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1791
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1791
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1791
China Defense Spending Transparency ActChina Defense Spending Transparency ActA 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.Comments
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