Proposal:China Watcher Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 5760
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

China Watcher Act

This bill establishes the China Watcher Program within the Department of State.

The program must (1) monitor and combat China's malign influence in foreign countries, (2) monitor China's military trends abroad and counter its activities and advancements in foreign nations that pose a threat to U.S. interests and the rules-based order, and (3) strengthen U.S. government capacity to engage with foreign countries and international organizations to counter China's malign influence.

Under this program, the State Department must place officers in select U.S. diplomatic and consular posts to engage with Chinese and third-party nationals, as well as host governments and nongovernment entities, on the above-referenced matters.

Bill Title

China Watcher Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-10-27: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
• 2021-10-27: Introduced in House
• 2021-10-27: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.