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US S2424

US S2424
THINK TWICE Act of 2025 Tracking Hostile Industry Networks and Kit while Thwarting Weapons Imports from Chinese Entities Act of 2025


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Introduced
07/23/2025
In Committee
10/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require a report of, and a strategy to combat, arms sales of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the Departments of Defense and State, to submit annual reports for three years on Chinese arms sales, detailing the types of weapons systems and military equipment available for purchase, their technical capabilities, potential impact on global power dynamics, and the countries most likely to procure these weapons. The report must analyze the strategic factors motivating Chinese arms sales, including cost, flexible financing, and lack of end-user agreements, and will be submitted in both unclassified and classified formats to key congressional committees. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, develop a comprehensive strategy to discourage countries from purchasing Chinese weapons, which includes an information campaign highlighting potential risks of Chinese military equipment, exploring alternative financing and pricing strategies for U.S. weapons, analyzing potential economic deterrents like sanctions, describing how U.S. defense firms can provide competitive alternatives, and creating plans to counter Chinese disinformation about U.S. and allied weapons platforms. The goal is to provide a detailed assessment of Chinese arms sales and develop proactive strategies to limit their global influence in the defense market.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238. (on 10/30/2025)

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