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US HB4458
Bill
Status
7/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Raja Krishnamoorthi
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AI Summary
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Requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy within 180 days addressing China's global military basing intentions, identifying at least 5 locations of greatest concern where the PRC maintains or seeks military presence
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Mandates the Director of National Intelligence submit a classified assessment within 180 days analyzing risks posed by PRC global basing to U.S. and allied power projection, freedom of movement, and strategic interests
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Establishes an interagency task force within 90 days of strategy submission to implement counter-basing measures and identify ways to prevent new PRC bases beyond the priority locations
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Cites existing PRC military expansion including the 2017 base in Djibouti, the April 2025 China-Cambodia Ream Naval Base Joint Support and Training Center, and a blocked 2019 attempt to acquire port infrastructure at Subic Bay in the Philippines
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Requires quadrennial reviews of the Executive Branch's strategy and approach to PRC global basing, with results submitted to eight congressional committees covering foreign affairs, armed services, intelligence, and appropriations
Legislative Description
COUNTER Act of 2025 Combating PRC Overseas and Unlawful Networked Threats through Enhanced Resilience Act of 2025
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
7/16/2025