What does Preamble of BRIDGE Act do?

This bill requires a report on efforts by the People's Republic of China and Chinese Communist Party utilizing the Belt and Road Initiative. The report must address how these efforts undermine the United States-led international world order. The bill also requires a detailed strategy from the United States Government to counter the Belt and Road Initiative.

What does SHORT TITLE. of BRIDGE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Build Responsible Infrastructure Development for the Global Economy Act.

What does FINDINGS. of BRIDGE Act do?

This section outlines findings related to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The BRI is described as a long-term economic development strategy aiming to establish a Sinocentric world order. The BRI is identified as posing risks to U.S. national security, economic security, and international influence. Examples of BRI-related risks are cited, including debt restructuring in Sri Lanka and cost overruns in Pakistan. While the U.S. has taken steps to respond, a single, integrated, government-wide strategy to counter the BRI is lacking. The section concludes that the U.S. should establish a coherent, government-wide strategy to counter China’s influence through the BRI.

What does STATEMENT OF POLICY. of BRIDGE Act do?

This section establishes a policy of the United States to counter efforts by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

What does REPORT REGARDING THE SCOPE OF CERTAIN EFFORTS BY THE PEOPLE'S of BRIDGE Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with other agencies, to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must detail the scope of efforts by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) using the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to undermine the U.S.-led international order. The report also needs to assess current U.S. government tools and strategies to counter the BRI and outline a detailed strategy for coordination between agencies. The strategy must include recommendations for bolstering U.S. economic competition against China, assessing past mitigation efforts, and establishing a timeline for execution. It must also detail how the strategy aligns with national security priorities, coordinates with allies and partners, and promotes U.S. foreign policy goals in the Indo-Pacific. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary of State must submit an implementation plan for the strategy, including program metrics, monitoring and evaluation plans, and a focus on shared economic and infrastructure growth. The report is to be submitted in unclassified form, with a possible classified annex, and the unclassified portion will be publicly available online.

What does DEFINITIONS. of BRIDGE Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “BRI” is defined as the Belt and Road Initiative of the CCP. “CCP” is defined as the Chinese Communist Party. “China” and “PRC” are defined as the People’s Republic of China.

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BRIDGE Act

Last updated: 6/2/2026 · Introduced: 6/2/2026

Author: Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates a report assessing how China's Belt and Road Initiative undermines the U.S.-led international order.
The bill requires the U.S. government to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative, including recommendations for economic competition and coordination with allies.
The Secretary of State must submit a detailed report to Congress within 180 days outlining the scope of China’s efforts and a strategy to counter them, followed by an implementation plan within one year.

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