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US S2884

US S2884
China Military Power Transparency Act of 2025


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Introduced
09/18/2025
In Committee
09/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 to extend and modify requirements for an annual report on military and security developments involving the People’s Republic of China.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the existing reporting requirements for an annual report on China's military and security developments, extending the deadline for submission from January 31, 2027, to January 31, 2030. The bill expands the scope of the report to include additional detailed information about China's military capabilities and strategic intentions. Specifically, the report must now cover nuclear and drone development cooperation, foreign farmland acquisitions by China, the potential role of Chinese cyber capabilities in a conflict with the United States, emerging technologies like biotechnology, and the strategic intent of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in potential scenarios such as a Taiwan conflict, including potential cyber-enabled economic warfare, cross-strait invasion, or blockade campaigns. These expanded reporting requirements are designed to provide U.S. policymakers and the public with more comprehensive and nuanced information about China's military development and potential strategic actions, reflecting growing concerns about China's global military and economic influence.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 09/18/2025)

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