,,ii #aah? ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #edia ,,9 ,,! ,,s5ate ,,( ,,! ,,unit$ ,,/ates ,decemb] #aa1 #bjbd,mr4 ,c>d9 introduc$ ! foll[+ bill2 :i* 0 read twice & ref]r$ to ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to mobilize ,unit$ ,/ates /rategic1 economic1 & diplomatic tools to confront ! *all5ges pos$ by ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a & to set a positive ag5da = ,unit$ ,/ates economic & diplomatic ef=ts abroad1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,realiz+ ,economic & ,/rategic ,objectives :ile ,lead+ ) ,values & ,engagem5t ,act ( #bjbd or ! ,,resolve ,act ( #bjbd4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4,sec4 #b4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #c4 ,consultation & engagem5t ) ,congress4,,title ,i--,inve/+ 9 a competitive future,subtitle ,a--,combatt+ ! ,,prc's economic coercion,sec4 #aja4 ,def9itions4,,"p ,i--,economic co]cion determinations,sec4 #aje4 ,s5se ( ,congress4,sec4 #ajf4 ,t>get$ c\ntry det]m9ation4,sec4 #ajg4 ,sunset4,,"p ,,ii--,response,sec4 #aaa4 ,economic def5se response teams4,sec4 #aab4 ,economic ,def5se ,response ,fund4,sec4 #aac4 ,exi/+ au?orities t may be us$ to respond to economic co]cion4,sec4 #aad4 ,sunset4,,"p ,,iii--,resilience,sec4 #aae4 ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,economi/4,sec4 #aaf4 ,economic support to allies & p>tn]s4,,"p ,,iv--,coord9ation ) allies & partners,sec4 #aai4 ,coord9ation ) ,organisation = ,economic ,co-op]ation & ,developm5t memb]s on engagem5t f ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a4,,"p ,v--,implementation,sec4 #aba4 ,report on /rategy & implem5tation4,,"p ,,vi--,o!r matters,sec4 #abd4 ,develop+ economic tools to det] aggression aga9/ ,taiwan4,sec4 #abe4 ,intellectual prop]ty violators li/4,sec4 #abf4 ,report on subsidies provid$ by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a4,subtitle ,b--,economic engagem5t ) allies & partners,p,a,r,t ,i--,inve/+ 9 economic engagem5t 9 ! ,global ,south,sec4 #aca4 ,inve/+ 9 tal5t 9 ,s\!a/ ,asia1 ! ,pacific ,isl&s1 sub-,sah>an ,africa1 & ,lat9 ,am]ica4,sec4 #acb4 ,enhanc+ ,unit$ ,/ates-,africa trade & inve/m5t = prosp]ity4,sec4 #acc4 ,increas+ ! competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ,africa4,sec4 #acd4 ,support = ,banglade% democracy & labor rights programs4,sec4 #ace4 ,support = anti-corruption programs & o!r programs to address impunity & ju/ice 9 ,sri ,lanka4,,"p ,,ii--,align+ ) p>tn]s on economic tools,sec4 #ada4 ,assi/ance to advance =eign inve/m5t scre5+ ( ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s to protect national int]e/s4,sec4 #adb4 ,assi/ance to c\nt] corrupt practices 9 =eign c\ntries4,sec4 #adc4 ,regulatory ex*anges ) allies & p>tn]s4,sec4 #add4 ,pilot program to audit b>ri]s to comm]ce 9 develop+ p>tn] c\ntries4,sec4 #ade4 ,/rategy = promot+ supply *a9 div]sification4,sec4 #adf4 ,au?orization to assi/ ,unit$ ,/ates companies ) global supply *a9 div]sification & managem5t4,sec4 #adg4 ,enhanc+ transatlantic coop]ation on promot+ private sector f9ance4,,"p ,,iii--,c\nt]+ ef=ts to und]m9e int]national economic organizations,sec4 #aea4 ,int]national ,monet>y ,fund new arrangem5ts to borr[4,sec4 #aeb4 ,p>ticipation ( ,taiwan 9 ,int]-,am]ican ,developm5t ,bank4,sec4 #aec4 ,increas$ ,unit$ ,/ates coop]ation ) ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,coop]ation4,sec4 #aed4 ,opposition ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to an increase 9 ! weight ( ! ,*9ese r5m9bi 9 ! ,special ,draw+ ,rights basket ( ! ,int]national ,monet>y ,fund4,subtitle ,c--,global infra/ructure & en]gy development,sec4 #afa4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate ,infra/ructure ,coord9ation ,task ,=ce4,sec4 #afb4 ,au?orization ( ,p>tn]%ip = ,global ,infra/ructure & ,inve/m5t4,sec4 #afc4 ,infra/ructure ,transaction & ,assi/ance ,network4,sec4 #afd4 ,/rategic ,ports ,initiative4,sec4 #afe4 ,next-g5]ation %ipp+4,sec4 #aff4 ,global ,/rategic ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t ,fund4,sec4 #afg4 ,modifications ( requirem5ts to become a ,mill5nium ,*all5ge ,corporation c&idate c\ntry4,sec4 #afh4 ,africa en]gy security & div]sification4,sec4 #afi4 ,enhanc+ resili5t critical infra/ructure 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s4,sec4 #agj4 ,oceania ,re/oration & ,haz>ds ,removal ,program4,sec4 #aga4 ,coord9ation ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies & coop]ation & p>ticipation ( nongov]nm5tal entities4,sec4 #agb4 ,f9d+s relat$ to ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a's indu/rial pollution4,sec4 #agc4 ,promot+ responsible developm5t alt]natives to ! ,belt & ,road ,initiative & ,global ,developm5t ,initiative4,sec4 #agd4 ,int]national coop]ation to secure critical m9]al supply *a9s4,subtitle ,d--,digital te*nology & connectivity,sec4 #agf4 ,(fice ( ! ,special ,envoy ,= ,critical & ,em]g+ ,te*nology4,sec4 #agg4 ,realign+ ! ,regional ,te*nology ,(fic] ,program4,sec4 #agh4 ,annual semiconductor indu/ry monitor+ report on ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a4,sec4 #agi4 ,combatt+ ,,ai-enabl$ dis9=mation4,sec4 #agi;,a4 ,int]national collaboration on rese>* & developm5t4,sec4 #agi;,b4 ,ov]sight ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,european ,union ,trade & ,te*nology ,c\ncil4,sec4 #agi;,c4 ,digital connectivity 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s4,sec4 #agi;,d4 ,cyb] & digital security coop]ation ) respect to develop+ c\ntries4,subtitle ,e--,c\nt]+ ,,prc malign influence,sec4 #aha4 ,s5se ( ,congress di/+ui%+ ! ,,prc ,gov]nm5t f ! ,*9ese p4,sec4 #ahb4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = c\nt]+ ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a ,influ5ce ,fund4,sec4 #ahc4 ,global ,engagem5t ,c5t]4,sec4 #ahd4 ,am5dm5t to ! ,mutual ,educational & ,cultural ,ex*ange ,act ( #aifa4,sec4 #ahe4 ,c\nt]+ malign in=mation op]ations 9 ! ,am]icas4,sec4 #ahf4 ,global ,peace ,op]ations ,initiative4,sec4 #ahg4 ,expansion ( sanctions "u ! ,f5tanyl ,sanctions ,act4,sec4 #ahh4 ,imposition ( sanctions ) respect to ag5cies or in/rum5talities ( =eign /ates4,sec4 #ahi4 ,imposition ( sanctions ) respect to milit>y & intellig5ce facilities ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a 9 ,cuba4,sec4 #aij4 ,/rategic /ability dialogue & arms control4,sec4 #aia4 ,track #a4e dialogues ) ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a on nucle> matt]s4,sec4 #aib4 ,ov]sight ( life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n4,subtitle ,f--,/r5g!n+ ,unit$ ,/ates public diplomacy,sec4 #aif4 ,au?orization ( appropriations to promote ,unit$ ,/ates education1 ex*ange1 cultural1 & ! ,fulbright-,hays ,program4,sec4 #aig4 ,public diplomacy tra9+4,sec4 #aih4 ,public diplomacy ef=ts4,sec4 #aii4 ,support+ indep5d5t m$ia & c\nt]+ =eign in=mation op]ations4,sec4 #aii;,a4 ,support = local m$ia4,,title ,,ii--,inve/+ 9 alliances1 p>tn]%ips1 & int]national organizations,subtitle ,a--,/rategic & diplomatic matters,p,a,r,t ,i--,promot+ ,unit$ ,/ates lead]%ip on matt]s relat$ to ! ,indo-,pacific,sec4 #bja4 ,s5se ( ,congress condemn+ ! ,,prc's support = ,russia's w> on ,ukra9e4,sec4 #bjb4 ,unit$ ,/ates commitm5t & support = allies & p>tn]s 9 ! ,indo-,pacific4,sec4 #bjc4 ,s5se ( ,congress on coop]ation ) ! ,quad4,sec4 #bjd4 ,/atem5t ( policy on enhanc+ ,unit$ ,/ates-,taiwan p>tn]%ip4,sec4 #bje4 ,exp&+ exp]tise on ,taiwan matt]s4,sec4 #bjf4 ,unit$ ,/ates-,s\? ,korea alliance4,sec4 #bjg4 ,s5se ( ,congress on ,unit$ ,/ates-,japan-,republic ( ,korea coop]ation4,sec4 #bjh4 ,s5se ( ,congress on ! ne$ = ! ,s5ate to give its advice & cons5t to ! ratification ( ! ,unit$ ,nations ,conv5tion on ! ,law ( ! ,sea4,sec4 #bji4 ,/atem5t ( policy on m>itime fre$om ( op]ations 9 int]national wat]ways & airspace ( ! ,indo-,pacific & on artificial l& features 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea4,sec4 #bji;,a4 ,s5se ( ,congress reg>d+ univ]sal implem5tation ( ,unit$ ,nations sanctions on ,nor? ,korea4,sec4 #bji;,b4 ,e/abli%+ a ,s5ior ,(ficial = ! ,compacts ( ,free ,association at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate4,,"p ,,ii--,enhanc+ diplomatic engagem5t 9 ! ,global ,south,sec4 #baa4 ,enhancem5t ( diplomatic support & economic engagem5t ) ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries4,sec4 #bab4 ,def5se coop]ation 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean4,sec4 #bac4 ,support = ,"y ,african ,lead]s ,initiative4,sec4 #bad4 ,/r5g!n+ diplomatic ef=ts 9 ,africa4,sec4 #bae4 ,engagem5t ) civil society 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean reg>d+ acc\ntability1 human rights1 & ! risks ( p]vasive surveillance te*nologies4,subtitle ,b--,int]national organizations,sec4 #bba4 ,safegu>d+ ! integrity ( ! ,unit$ ,nations sy/em4,sec4 #bbb4 ,unit$ ,/ates memb]%ip 9 ,unit$ ,nations specializ$ ag5cies & relat$ organizations4,sec4 #bbc4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,(fice on ,multilat]al ,/rategy & ,p]sonnel4,sec4 #bbd4 ,au?orization ( appropriations to promote ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5 employm5t at ! ,unit$ ,nations & int]national organizations4,sec4 #bbe4 ,unit$ ,/ates lead]%ip & repres5tation 9 /&>ds-sett+ bodies4,subtitle ,c--,s\? ,*9a & ,ea/ ,*9a ,sea ,sanctions ,act ( #bjbd,sec4 #bca4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #bcb4 ,sanctions ) respect to ,,prc p]sons responsible = ! ,,prc's activities 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea & ! ,ea/ ,*9a ,sea4,sec4 #bcc4 ,s5se ( ,congress reg>d+ portrayals ( ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea or ! ,ea/ ,*9a ,sea z "p ( ,*9a4,sec4 #bcd4 ,s5se ( ,congress on #bjaf ,p]man5t ,c\rt ( ,arbitration's tribunal rul+ on arbitration case betwe5 ,philipp9es & ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a4,,title ,,iii--,inve/+ 9 our values,subtitle ,a--,promot+ human rights 9 ,p's ,republic ( ,china,p,a,r,t ,i--,promot+ human rights = citiz5s ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a & = ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5s 9 ,china,sec4 #cja4 ,protect+ human rights 9 ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a4,sec4 #cjb4 ,report on corrupt activities ( s5ior (ficials ( ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a4,sec4 #cjc4 ,*9a exit bans4,,"p ,,ii--,matt]s relat$ to ,hong ,kong,sec4 #cje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = promotion ( democracy1 human rights1 & civilian security 9 ,hong ,kong4,sec4 #cjf4 ,developm5t & deploym5t ( int]net fre$om & circumv5tion tools = ! p ( ,hong ,kong4,,"p ,,iii--,matt]s relat$ to ,xinjiang,sec4 #caa4 ,s5se ( ,congress on treatm5t ( ,uyghurs & o!r e?nic m9orities 9 ! ,x9jiang ,uyghur autonom\s region4,sec4 #cab4 ,s5se ( ,congress call+ on organization ( ,islamic coop]ation memb]s to take action on atrocities 9 ,x9jiang4,sec4 #cac4 ,reau?orization ( ! ,uyghur ,human ,rights ,policy ,act4,sec4 #cad4 ,imposition ( sanctions ) respect to sy/ematic rape1 co]cive abortion1 =c$ /]ilization1 or involunt>y contraceptive implantation 9 ! ,x9jiang ,uyghur autonom\s region4,,"p ,,iv--,matt]s relat$ to ,tibet,sec4 #cag4 ,policy ) respect to ,tibet4,sec4 #cah4 ,unit$ ,/ates policy & int]national engagem5t on ! or re9c>nation ( ! ,dalai ,lama & religi\s fre$om ( ,tibetan ,buddhi/s4,subtitle ,b--,promot+ human rights globally,sec4 #cba4 ,removal ( memb]s ( ! ,unit$ ,nations ,human ,rights ,c\ncil t commit human rights abuses4,sec4 #cbb4 ,protect+ human rights def5d]s at ! ,unit$ ,nations & o!r multilat]al bodies4,sec4 #cbc4 ,inclusion ( surveillance te*nology abuse 9 human rights report4,sec4 #cbd4 ,/r5g!n+ public report+ on corruption4,sec4 #cbe4 ,au?orization ( fund+ = public report+ on corruption & corrupt practices4,,title ,,iv--,mod]niz+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate to meet ! ,*9a challenge,sec4 #dja4 ,e/abli%+ an ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ,indo-,pacific ,affairs4,sec4 #djb4 ,enhanc+ /rategic competition at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate4,sec4 #djc4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate pr(essional developm5t & rotational program relat$ to /rategic competition4,sec4 #djd4 ,refocus+ int]national security ef=ts = /rategic competition4,,title ,v--,o!r matters,sec4 #eja4 ,sav+s provisions4,sec4 #ejb4 ,rule ( ,con/ruction on ,ma9ta9+ ,"o ,*9a ,policy4 #b4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees ( ,congress ,! t]m appropriate committees ( ,congress means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,jo9t ,decl>ation ,! t]m ,jo9t ,decl>ation means ! ,jo9t ,decl>ation ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,unit$ ,k+dom ( ,great ,brita9 & ,nor!rn ,irel& & ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a on ! ,"q ( ,hong ,kong1 done at ,beij+ on ,decemb] #ai1 #aihd4 7#c7 ,,prc ,! t]m ,,prc means ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a4 7#d7 ,/rategic infra/ructure ,! t]m /rategic infra/ructure means infra/ructure :]e a prim>y driv] ( ,unit$ ,/ates national int]e/ 9 su* infra/ructure is-- 7,a7 to advance ,unit$ ,/ates national security or economic security int]e/ or ^? ( ! c\ntry 9 :i* ! infra/ructure is locat$2 or 7,b7 to d5y ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a ( own]%ip or control ov] su* infra/ructure4 #c4 ,consultation & engagem5t ) ,congress 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! /rategic competition betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,,prc w require ! ,unit$ ,/ates to m>%al su/a9$ & political w to protect its vital int]e/s1 promote its values1 & advance its economic & national security objectives = decades to come2 & 7#b7 su/a9$ prioritization ( ! *all5ge pos$ by ! ,,prc requires ! p>ticipation ( ! :ole ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ,presid5t to lead & direct ! entire executive bran* to treat ! ,,prc z ! greate/ geopolitical & economic *all5ge = ,unit$ ,/ates =eign policy2 7,b7 bip>tisan coop]ation )9 ,congress2 & 7,c7 frequ5t1 su/a9$1 & mean+ful collaboration & consultation betwe5 ! executive bran* & ,congress4 7b7 ,engagem5t ) ,congress ,consi/5t ) section #ae7;b7 ( ! ,/ate ,dep>tm5t ,basic ,au?orities ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhj7;b771 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate %all keep ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives fully & curr5tly in=m$ ) respect to all activities & responsibilities c>ri$ out 9 relation to ! provisions ( ?is ,act1 includ+ by regul>ly consult+ ) ! appropriate committees ( ,congress 9 ! developm5t & implem5tation ( ea* ( ! /rategies call$ = by ! provisions ( ?is ,act4 ,i ,inve/+ 9 a competitive future ,a ,combatt+ ! ,,prc's economic co]cion #aja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,,prc economic co]cion ,! t]m ,,prc economic co]cion means actions1 practices1 or ?reats by ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a 7,,prc7 to unreasonably re/rict1 ob/ruct1 or manipulate comm]ce or economic relations )1 =eign aid to1 debt (1 or inve/m5t 91 any ,unit$ ,/ates ally or p>tn] 9 a caprici\s1 pretextual1 or non-transp>5t mann] = ! purpose ( ?reat5+ or caus+ economic h>m to ! ,unit$ ,/ates allies or p>tn]s = ! purpose ( influ5c+1 con/ra9+ or limit+ su* c\ntries decision-mak+4 7#b7 ,t>get c\ntry ,! t]m t>get$ c\ntry is a c\ntry or entity det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to h be5 ! subject ( unusually adv]se or acute ,,prc economic co]cion4 7#c7 ,t>get$ good or s]vice ,! t]m t>get$ good or s]vice is a good or s]vice subject to export or import by a t>get$ c\ntry t is significantly or adv]sely affect$ by ,,prc economic co]cion4 ,i ,economic co]cion det]m9ations #aje4 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,,prc is increas+ly us+ economic co]cion to pressure1 puni%1 & influ5ce ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s2 7#b7 economic co]cion causes economic h>m to ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s1 ?reat5s _! economic security & attempts to con/ra9 _! ability to und]take sov]eign political actions2 7#c7 economic co]cion is (t5 *>act]iz$ by-- 7,a7 arbitr>y1 abusive1 or discrim9atory actions t seek to int]f]e ) sov]eign actions1 or violate int]national rules2 7,b7 caprici\s1 pretextual1 or non-transp>5t actions tak5 )\t due process af=d$2 or 7,c7 intimidation or ?reats ( punitive actions2 7#d7 exi/+ me*anisms = trade dispute resolution & int]national arbitration may n apply to claims relat$ to economic co]cion1 & are (t5 inadequate = respond+ to economic co]cion 9 a timely & effective mann] z ! ,,prc exploits plausible l5g?y resolution processes to evade acc\ntability2 7#e7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld provide mean+ful economic & political support to =eign p>tn]s at _! reque/ & consi/5t ) ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s1 :5 !y are ! t>get ( ,,prc economic co]cion t causes significant economic & political h>m2 7#f7 respond+ to economic co]cion w be mo/ effective :5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates provides relief to affect$ =eign p>tn]s 9 coord9ation ) allies & l-m9d$ c\ntries2 & 7#g7 su* coord9ation w fur!r demon/rate broad resolve aga9/ economic co]cion4 #ajf4 ,t>get$ c\ntry det]m9ation 7a7 ,secret>y ( ,/ate det]m9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate may det]m9e t a c\ntry is a t>get$ c\ntry & may ex]cise ! au?orities describ$ 9 section #aaa7;b7 & #aab ) respect to t c\ntry4 7#b7 ,delegation & consultation ) cab9et memb]s ,to in=m any det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#a7 or ex]cise ( au?ority describ$ 9 section #aaa7;b7 & #aab1 ! ,secret>y may delegate ! au?orities "u ?is section to an appropriate ,s5ate-confirm$ (ficial at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 :o %\ld consult ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z appropriate4 7#c7 ,notification & transmittal to ,congress ,9 mak+ any det]m9ation1 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! appropriate committees ( ,congress n lat] ?an #aj days be=e issu+ a det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#a7 or ex]cis+ au?orities describ$ 9 section #aaa7;b7 & submit su* det]m9ation & a ju/ification to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress 9 an unclassifi$ =m1 :i* may include a classifi$ annex4 7b7 ,expiration & ext5sion ( det]m9ation 7#a7 ,expiration ( initial det]m9ation ,any det]m9ation made by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a7 %all expire #ahj days aft] ! date ( su* det]m9ation1 unless ! ,dep>tm5t submits a notification to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress pursuant to p>agraph 7#b7 t ,,prc economic co]cion aga9/ ! t>get$ c\ntry is ongo+ & requires an additional response4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ( det]m9ation2 congressional notification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,dep>tm5t may ext5d any det]m9ation "u subsection 7a7 = a p]iod ( "o ye> by submitt+ a congressional notification to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress = _! review n lat] ?an #cj days 9 advance ( an ext5sion tak+ effect4 7,b7 ,elem5ts ,any notifications submitt$ to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a description ( ! /atus ( ! ,,prc economic co]cion t l$ to ! initial det]m9ation made "u subsection 7a72 7ii7 an assessm5t ( ! t>get$ c\ntry's political & economic vuln]ability to su* ,,prc economic co]cion2 7iii7 a description ( ! ex]cise ( ! au?orities & activities describ$ 9 section #aaa7;b7 or section #aab to date2 7iv7 a plan = ! cont9u$ ex]cise ( au?orities "u section #aaa7;b7 or section #aab2 7v7 a description ( ! actions tak5 by ! ,,prc aga9/ a t>get$ c\ntry 9 response to support provid$ to ! t>get$ c\ntry by ! ,unit$ ,/ates or ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s2 7vi7 coord9ation conduct$ ) & support provid$ by ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s to assi/ ! t>get$ c\ntry2 & 7vii7 a ju/ification = :y an ext5sion is 9 ! national int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,c7 ,classification ,a notification "u ?is subsection %all be submitt$ 9 unclassifi$ =m b may include a classifi$ annex4 7#c7 ,revocation ,! ,secret>y may at any "t revoke a det]m9ation made "u subsection 7a7 or ! ext5sion ( su* det]m9ation made "u p>agraph 7#b74 #ajg4 ,sunset ,! au?orities "u ?is "p %all expire #h ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,,ii ,response #aaa4 ,economic def5se response teams 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all e/abli%1 9 coord9ation ) o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies z appropriate1 a program = ! creation ( economic def5se response teams t c provide rapid1 t>get$ te*nical assi/ance & high-level diplomatic support to ! t>get$ c\ntry4 ,su* assi/ance & support may include ! foll[+ activities3 7#a7 ,develop+ & implem5t+ bilat]al or multilat]al cont+5cy plans to less5 ! political & economic impact ( ,,prc economic co]cion1 includ+ by surg+ te*nical assi/ance1 diplomatic support & economic assi/ance1 z ne$$1 to ! t>get$ c\ntry4 7#b7 ,enc\rag+ s5ior ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate (ficials to engage ) ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates private sector & o!r relevant int]locutors 9 support ( ! t>get$ c\ntry1 z appropriate4 7#c7 ,9 coord9ation ) ! t>get$ c\ntry1 develop+ plans & /rategies = r$uc+ vuln]abilities & improv+ resili5ce4 7#d7 ,deploy+ positive public messag+ campaigns to re9=ce ! policy indep5d5ce & resili5ce ( ! t>get$ c\ntry & to condemn ,,prc economic co]cion4 7b7 ,activation ( response teams ,activation ( an economic def5se response team to support a t>get$ c\ntry may involve ! foll[+ elem5ts & o!rs z ! circum/ances require3 7#a7 ,id5tification & designation ( relevant p]sonnel to ! task =ce1 includ+ economi/s1 data analy/s1 trade exp]ts1 legal exp]ts & =eign policy & =eign assi/ance p]sonnel )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t ) exp]tise relevant to ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,negotiation ( memor&a ( und]/&+ or contract+ me*anisms1 :]e appropriate1 ) o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies & ! ,unit$ ,/ates private sector1 z ne$$1 to ensure access to ! te*nical assi/ance id5tifi$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 & exp]tise id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,cle> direction to ,unit$ ,/ates diplomatic missions on ! rapid & effective activation ( su* teams1 & ! e/abli%m5t ( appropriate liaison relation%ips1 z appropriate1 ) local public & private sector (ficials & entities4 #aab4 ,economic ,def5se ,response ,fund 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is h]eby e/abli%$ an ,economic ,def5se ,response ,fund )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,fund7 to provide support1 includ+ ! provision ( assi/ance or ! provision ( loans to facilitate ! pur*ase or r$irection ( t>get$ goods1 9 p>ticul> goods ( a /rategic1 "t-s5sitive1 or p]i%able nature1 9 ! t>get$ c\ntry4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ n less ?an #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi = ! e/abli%m5t & op]ation ( ! ,fund4 ,! ,fund %all be solely adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate or ! ,secret>y's designee1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( o!r ,dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 z appropriate4 7c7 ,use ( loans ,! ,economic ,def5se ,response ,fund may be us$ to support loan programs to und]write pur*ases by ?ird p>ties to r$irect t>get$ goods or s]vices4 #aac4 ,exi/+ au?orities t may be us$ to respond to economic co]cion ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %\ld use ! foll[+ au?orities to respond to economic co]cion aga9/ a t>get$ c\ntry1 z appropriate3 7#a7 ,reque/+ appropriations = =eign aid to ! t>get$ c\ntry4 7#b7 ,reque/+ ! necess>y au?ority & appropriations = sov]eign loan gu>antees to ! t>get$ c\ntry4 7#c7 ,! waiv] ( policy requirem5ts 7o!r ?an policy requirem5ts m&at$ by an ,act ( ,congress7 to facilitate ! provision ( f9anc+ to ! t>get$ c\ntry4 7#d7 ,reque/+ appropriations = loan loss res]ves to facilitate ! provision ( f9anc+ to support ,unit$ ,/ates exports to ! t>get$ c\ntry4 7#e7 ,provid+ te*nical assi/ance & legal exp]tise to support a t>get$ c\ntry's response to & r$ress ( an act or acts ( ,,prc economic co]cion4 7#f7 ,o!r au?orities t c\ld b5efit ! t>get$ c\ntry & t require coord9ation & consultation ) ! relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies4 #aad4 ,sunset ,! au?orities "u ?is "p %all expire #h ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,,iii ,resili5ce #aae4 ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,economi/ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate an ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,economi/4 7b7 ,duties ,! ,(fice w be l$ by ! ,*ief ,economi/ ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 at ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice or equival5t level1 & %all be responsible =-- 7#a7 conduct+ economic rese>*1 collect+ & analyz+ data1 & prep>+ reports & assessm5ts & policy recomm5dations to s5ior ,dep>tm5t lead]%ip on int]national economic tr5ds1 opportunities1 & *all5ges & unanticipat$ global developm5ts ) economic impacts2 & 7#b7 provid+ economic analysis to in=m policy mak+1 includ+ relat$ to-- 7,a7 int]national trade & trade policy2 7,b7 int]national macroeconomics & f9ance2 7,c7 economic developm5t2 7,d7 competition & indu/rial /rategy2 7,e7 economic sanctions developm5t & implem5tation1 & sanctions evasion2 & 7,f7 capacity build+2 7#c7 coord9at+ ) allies & p>tn]s1 o!r relevant ag5cies1 dep>tm5ts1 & /akehold]s on int]national economic matt]s2 7#d7 id5tify+ c\ntries vuln]able to ,,prc economic co]cion1 & analyz+ commodities1 products1 s]vices1 & o!r economic l9kages ( ea* su* c\ntry t may be vuln]able t>gets = ,,prc economic co]cion1 includ+ exam9+ risk factors su* z-- 7,a7 p]i%ability2 7,b7 /rategic or political value1 or to regional or global supply *a9s2 7,c7 proportion ( ! total export value = ! export+ c\ntry ( ! product be+ export$ to a c\ntry engag$ 9 economic co]cion2 7,d7 pot5tial exposure ( ! product to arbitr>y or excessive regulatory1 phytosanit>y1 or o!r safety or inspection requirem5ts2 & 7,e7 reliance ( a c\ntry on ! import ( su* commodities1 product1 or s]vices2 & 7#e7 analyz+ & monitor+ economic l9kages to id5tify goods & commodities ) respect to :i* ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s may be vuln]able to economic co]cion t is in=m$ by-- 7,a7 curr5t m>ket data2 7,b7 in=mation1 includ+ ,unit$ ,/ates intellig5ce1 on economic co]cion /rategies2 7,c7 relevant data f be=e1 dur+ & aft] pa/ in/ances ( economic co]cion2 & 7,d7 any o!r relevant in=mation ne$$ to support economic analysis & policy recomm5dations1 includ+ access to in=mation te*nology sy/ems :i* integrate & syn!size economic & relat$ data4 7c7 ,p]sonnel ,9 addition to a qualifi$ pr(essional ,*ief ,economi/1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate is au?oriz$ to employ suffici5t full-"t equival5t individuals to fully execute ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,economi/1 includ+-- 7#a7 a ,deputy ,*ief ,economi/1 :o mu/ be a qualifi$ pr(essional economi/2 7#b7 at lea/ f\r qualifi$ pr(essional economi/s at ! ,,gs-#ae level2 7#c7 a ,*ief ,data ,(fic]2 7#d7 a ,*ief ( ,/aff2 7#e7 rese>* economi/s2 7#f7 c>e] memb]s ( ! =eign s]vice1 includ+ program support /aff2 & 7#g7 tempor>y /aff1 includ+ fell[s4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi = ! ,(fice = p]sonnel co/s1 project & data s]vices1 & limit$ travel funds4 #aaf4 ,economic support to allies & p>tn]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,und]secret>y ( ,/ate = ,economic ,gr[?1 ,en]gy1 & ! ,environm5t1 us+ ! economic analysis z describ$ 9 section #aae1 %all coord9ate ) o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 z appropriate1 to develop & implem5t a /rategy to provide proactive support to p>tn]s & allies at risk ( becom+ t>get c\ntries = ,,prc economic co]cion4 ,su* support may include ! foll[+ activities3 7#a7 ,data & in=mation %>+ on economic risks & vuln]abilities1 includ+ specific sectors4 7#b7 ,te*nical support to e/abli% proactive action plan & cont+5cy plans to r$uce ! p>tn] c\ntry's vuln]ability to co]cive economic practices & limit ! damage ( economic co]cion4 7#c7 ,implem5t+ any bilat]al or multilat]al cont+5cy plans = respond+ to ! ?reat or use ( ,,prc economic co]cion4 7#d7 ,provid+ te*nical assi/ance to p>tn] c\ntries 9 scre5+ =eign sov]eign inve/m5t 9 physical & digital infra/ructure1 & =eign inve/m5t 9 o!r /rategic sectors t may increase ! p>tn] c\ntry's vuln]ability to ,,prc economic co]cion4 7#e7 ,fund+ non-gov]nm5tal entities to support public conf]5ces & reports on ! use ( economic co]cion & options = response ef=ts4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,( ! #be1jjj1jjj au?oriz$ 9 section #aab7;b71 #e1jjj1jjj may be allocat$ to ! ,bureau ( ,economic & ,bus9ess ,affairs to res\rce1 /aff1 & implem5t ! /rategy 9 subsection 7a74 ,,iv ,coord9ation ) allies & p>tn]s #aai4 ,coord9ation ) ,organisation = ,economic ,co-op]ation & ,developm5t memb]s on engagem5t f ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all coord9ate ) will+ ,organisation = ,economic ,co-op]ation & ,developm5t memb] c\ntries-- 7#a7 to /udy ! effects ( co]cive economic practices associat$ ) ! ,,prc1 su* z ^? ?r\gh ! ,belt & ,road ,initiative1 ! ,digital ,silk ,road1 & ! ,global ,developm5t ,initiative1 :i* may include ! ext5t to :i* su* practices-- 7,a7 are pr$atory or usuri\s2 7,b7 are inconsi/5t ) int]nally accept$ bank+ & acc\nt+ practices2 7,c7 result 9 l[ quality infra/ructure t does n meet int]national /&>ds2 7,d7 incorporate conditions int5d$ to limit transp>5cy1 includ+ l5d+ ) conditional re/rictions on debt report+1 inconsi/5t ) ! borr[]'s obligations to ! ,int]national ,monet>y ,fund2 & 7,e7 provide ! ,,prc ) undue influ5ce ov] ! borr[] 9 ! ev5t ( ! borr[]'s default2 7#b7 to create a %>$ set ( metrics to enable evaluation ( :e!r ! ,,prc is engag+ 9 ! practices ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 on p>ticul> initiatives or projects1 & promote transp>5cy ) respect to ^? actions1 includ+ a jo9t analysis (-- 7,a7 ! ,,prc's di/ortive economic practices1 su* z subsidies provid$ by ! ,,prc z x p]ta9s to /ate-own$ ent]prises & o!r =ms ( m>ket-di/ort+ /ate int]v5tion 9 ! ,,prc's economy2 & 7,b7 ! pot5tial negative global spillov]s f su* practices2 7#c7 to e/abli%-- 7,a7 a program or plan ( action = future dialogues on ! ,,prc's unfair economic practices2 & 7,b7 a cle> und]/&+ ( common conc]ns & priorities among memb] c\ntries ) respect to su* practices2 & 7#d7 to issue jo9t in=mational reports t conta9 ! results ( ! data ga!r+ ef=ts describ$ 9 ?is section4 ,v ,implem5tation #aba4 ,report on /rategy & implem5tation 7a7 ,/rategy & implem5tation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report on activities "u ?is subtitle4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+ elem5ts3 7,a7 ,a description ( ! e/abli%m5t ( ! program au?oriz$ by section #aaa7;a7 describ+ ! developm5t ( ! program1 ! major elem5ts ( ! program1 ! p]sonnel & in/itutions involv$1 & specifics on h[ ! program incorporates ! elem5ts describ$ 9 section #aaa7;a74 7,b7 ,a description ( ! developm5t & implem5tation ( ! /rategy describ$ 9 section #aaf1 includ+-- 7i7 ! developm5t & use ( data & analytical tools by ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,economi/ 9 assess+ pot5tial int]v5tions t c\ld be pursu$ to address id5tifi$ vuln]abilities to economic co]cion 9 advance ( su* co]cion or 9 prep>ation = su* co]cion2 7ii7 a /rategy = public engagem5t be=e1 dur+ & aft] in/ances ( economic co]cion to build resili5ce1 dome/ic & int]national support to c\nt] su* co]cion2 & 7iii7 h[ ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate w "w ) int]ag5cy /akehold]s to implem5t ! /rategy requir$ "u section #aaf1 & ! pot5tial contributions ( o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies to programs1 initiatives1 & activities t complem5t ! ,economic ,def5se ,response ,fund au?oriz$ 9 section #aab4 7b7 ,economic ,def5se ,response ,team reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! activation ( an economic def5se response team pursuant to section #aaa7;b71 & annually !reaft] = s long z su* team is active1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report describ+ ! op]ations ( ! team ) respect to ! t>get$ c\ntry & an assessm5t ( its effectiv5ess 9 c\nt]+ ! negative impact to ! t>get$ c\ntry ( ,,prc economic co]cion4 7#b7 ,classification ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be unclassifi$ b may include a classifi$ annex4 ,,vi ,o!r matt]s #abd4 ,develop+ economic tools to det] aggression aga9/ ,taiwan 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,unit$ ,/ates mu/ be prep>$ to take imm$iate action to sanction any milit>y or non-milit>y entities own$1 controll$1 or act+ at ! direction ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc or ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty t are support+ actions by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc or ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty to-- 7#a7 ov]?r[ or dismantle ! gov]n+ in/itutions 9 ,taiwan2 7#b7 occupy any t]ritory controll$ or adm9i/]$ by ,taiwan2 or 7#c7 take significant action aga9/ ,taiwan1 or t]ritory controll$ or adm9i/]$ by ,taiwan1 includ+ conduct+ a naval blockade1 seiz+ ,taiwan's outly+ isl&s1 or p]petrat+ a significant cyb]attack on ,taiwan4 7b7 ,task =ce ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,(fice ( ! ,sanctions ,coord9ator ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate & ! ,(fice ( ,=eign ,assets ,control ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury %all e/abli% an int]ag5cy task =ce to id5tify milit>y or non-milit>y entities t c\ld be sanction$ imm$iately foll[+ any action tak5 by ! ,,prc t demon/rates an attempt to a*ieve or has ! significant effect ( a*iev+ ! physical or political control ( ,taiwan1 includ+ by-- 7#a7 ov]?r[+ or dismantl+ ! gov]n+ in/itutions 9 ,taiwan2 7#b7 occupy+ any t]ritory controll$ or adm9i/]$ by ,taiwan z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7#c7 tak+ significant action aga9/ ,taiwan1 or t]ritory controll$ or adm9i/]$ by ,taiwan1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! creation ( a naval blockade ( ,taiwan2 7,b7 ! seizure ( ! outly+ isl&s ( ,taiwan2 or 7,c7 ! initiation ( a significant cyb]attack t ?reat5s civilian or milit>y infra/ructure ( ,taiwan4 7c7 ,/rategy ,n lat] ?an #ahj days foll[+ ! e/abli%m5t ( ! task =ce requir$ "u subsection 7b71 ! task =ce %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a /rategy = id5tify+ t>gets t-- 7#a7 assesses h[ exi/+ sanctions programs c\ld be us$ foll[+ any action tak5 by ! ,,prc t demon/rates an attempt to a*ieve1 or has ! significant effect ( a*iev+1 ! physical or political control ( ,taiwan z describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 7#b7 develops or proposes1 z appropriate1 new sanctions au?orities t might be requir$ to impose sanctions on t>gets id5tifi$ "u ?is section2 7#c7 analyzes ! pot5tial economic consequ5ces to ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & to allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ( v>i\s types ( su* sanctions & to assess measures t c\ld be tak5 to mitigate su* consequ5ces1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( lic5ses1 exemptions1 c>ve-outs1 & o!r approa*es2 7#d7 includes coord9ation ) allies & p>tn]s to-- 7,a7 lev]age sanctions & o!r economic tools to det] or respond to aggression aga9/ ,taiwan2 7,b7 id5tify & resolve pot5tial imp$im5ts to coord9at+ sanctions-relat$ ef=ts2 & 7,c7 id5tify indu/ries1 sectors1 or goods & s]vices :]e ! ,unit$ ,/ates & allies & p>tn]s c take coord9at$ action ?r\gh sanctions1 or o!r economic tools t w h a significant negative impact on ! economy ( ! ,,prc2 7#e7 assesses ! res\rce gaps & ne$s at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury1 & o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 z appropriate1 to mo/ effectively use sanctions & o!r economic tools to respond to ! ?reat pos$ by ! ,,prc2 7#f7 recomm5ds h[ be/ to t>get sanctions & o!r economic tools aga9/ individuals1 entities1 & economic sectors 9 ! ,,prc1 tak+ into acc\nt ! role ( su* t>gets 9 support+ ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc or ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty policies & activities t pose a ?reat to ! national security or =eign policy int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! negative economic implications = ! ,,prc1 includ+ its ability to a*ieve its objectives ) respect to ,taiwan1 & ! pot5tial impact ( su* sanctions on ! /ability ( ! global f9ancial sy/em1 includ+ ) reg>d to-- 7,a7 /ate-own$ ent]prises2 7,b7 gov]nm5t (ficials2 7,c7 f9ancial in/itutions associat$ ) ! gov]nm5t2 & 7,d7 ,,prc companies n =mally designat$ by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc z /ate-own$ ent]prises2 7#g7 id5tifies any =eign milit>y or non-milit>y entities t w\ld likely be us$ by ! ,,prc 9 any action tak5 t demon/rates an attempt to a*ieve any1 or has ! significant effect ( a*iev+1 ! physical or political control ( ,taiwan1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 includ+ entities 9-- 7,a7 %ipp+2 7,b7 logi/ics2 7,c7 en]gy1 includ+ oil & gas2 7,d7 aviation2 7,e7 gr\nd transportation2 & 7,f7 te*nology2 7#h7 describes policies1 to be appli$ 9 ! ev5t ( any ,,prc co]cive action1 includ+ an invasion by ! ,,prc t fr+es ^u ! t]ritorial sov]eignty ( ,taiwan by prev5t+ access to int]national wat]ways1 airspace1 or telecommunications networks1 to-- 7,a7 re/rict ! access ( ! ,p's ,lib]ation ,army to oil1 natural gas1 munitions1 & o!r supplies ne$$ to conduct milit>y op]ations aga9/ ,taiwan1 ,unit$ ,/ates facilities 9 ! ,indo-,pacific & ,indian ,oceans1 & allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! region2 7,b7 dim9i% ! capacity ( ! indu/rial base ( ! ,,prc to manufacture & deliv] def5se articles to replace ^? lo/ 9 op]ations ( ! ,p's ,lib]ation ,army aga9/ ,taiwan1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,c7 inhibit ! ability ( ! ,,prc to evade ,unit$ ,/ates & multilat]al sanctions ?r\gh ?ird p>ties1 includ+ ?r\gh second>y sanctions2 & 7#i7 id5tifies tactics us$ by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc to influ5ce ! public 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,taiwan ?r\gh propag&a & dis9=mation campaigns1 includ+ su* campaigns focus$ on delegitimiz+ ,taiwan or legitimiz+ a =ceful action by ! ,,prc aga9/ ,taiwan4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! submission ( ! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7c71 ! ,presid5t %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report on pot5tial s\rces ( lev]age aga9/ ! ,,prc & recomm5dations to r$uce ,unit$ ,/ates vuln]abilities4 ,! report %all-- 7,a7 id5tify goods & s]vices f ! ,unit$ ,/ates t are reli$ on by ! ,,prc su* t reliance pres5ts a /rategic opportunity & s\rce ( lev]age aga9/ ! ,,prc1 includ+ dur+ a conflict2 7,b7 id5tify procurem5t practices ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t1 & critical sectors )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates economy1 t are reliant on trade ) ! ,,prc & o!r inputs f ! ,,prc 7includ+ drugs & active ph>maceutical +r$i5ts1 critical m9]als1 & metallurgical inputs7 su* t ^? sectors pres5t a /rategic vuln]ability & s\rce ( lev]age t ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty or ! ,,prc c\ld exploit1 includ+ dur+ a conflict2 & 7,c7 includes recomm5dations to ,congress on /eps t c be tak5 to r$uce ! s\rces ( lev]age describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7i7 provision ( economic inc5tives & mak+ o!r trade & contract+ re=ms to support ,unit$ ,/ates indu/ry 9 critical sectors & to indig5ize production ( critical res\rces2 & 7ii7 policies to facilitate ne>- or fri5d-%or+1 or o!rwise develop+ /rategies to facilitate t process ) allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 9 o!r sectors = :i* dome/ic re%or+ w\ld prove infeasible = any reason4 7#b7 ,=m ,! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be submitt$ 9 an unclassifi$ =m1 b may include a classifi$ annex4 #abe4 ,intellectual prop]ty violators li/ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an annually !reaft] = #h ye>s1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies z ! ,presid5t det]m9es appropriate1 %all create a li/ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! intellectual prop]ty violators li/7 t id5tifies-- 7#a7 all /ate-own$ ent]prises incorporat$ 9 ! ,,prc t h b5efitt$ f-- 7,a7 a significant act or s]ies ( acts ( intellectual prop]ty !ft t caus$ significant h>m to an economic sector ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or a company1 p>tn]%ip or entity incorporat$ or organiz$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates or gr\p or association ( su* entities2 or 7,b7 an act or gov]nm5t policy ( involunt>y or co]c$ te*nology transf] ( intellectual prop]ty own$ by an entity id5tifi$ company incorporat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 any =eign p]son ) op]ational control ( an entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ s5ior corporate (fic]s & pr9cipal %>ehold]s ( ! entity4 7b7 ,rules = id5tification ,to det]m9e :e!r !re is a cr$ible basis = det]m9+ t an entity %\ld be includ$ on ! intellectual prop]ty violators li/1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! dep>tm5ts & ag5cies specifi$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all consid]-- 7#a7 any f9al adjudication by a c\rt ( compet5t au?ority 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates t ! entity has violat$ relevant ,unit$ ,/ates laws int5d$ to protect intellectual prop]ty rights2 or 7#b7 sub/antial & cr$ible in=mation receiv$ f any entity describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 or o!r int]e/$ p]sons4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! dep>tm5ts & ag5cies specifi$ 9 subsection 7a71 may consult1 z necess>y & appropriate1 )-- 7#a7 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ indep5d5t ag5cies2 7#b7 entities 9 ! private sector1 includ+ trade associations2 7#c7 civil society organizations ) relevant exp]tise2 & 7#d7 allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] = #h ye>s1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a report t-- 7,a7 li/s ! entities id5tifi$ pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 & ! corporate (fic]s ( su* entities id5tifi$ pursuant to subsection 7a77#b72 7,b7 describes ! circum/ances surr\nd+ acts or policies describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a71 includ+ any role ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc2 7,c7 assesses1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ! economic advantage d]iv$ by ! entities id5tifi$ pursuant to subsection 7a77#a72 & 7,d7 assesses :e!r ea* entity describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a7 is us+ or has us$ /ol5 intellectual prop]ty 9 comm]cial activity )9 ! sov]eign jurisdiction ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,classifi$ report ,concurr5t ) publication ( ! reports requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all submit to ! ,=eign ,relations ,committee ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,=eign ,affairs ,committee ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a classifi$ v]sion ( ! report t includes great] detail & intellig5ce ab\t ! in=mation specifi$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#a74 7e7 ,requirem5t ,to protect confid5tial bus9ess in=mation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate & ! head ( any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy involv$ 9 ! production ( ! intellectual prop]ty violators li/ %all protect f disclosure any propriet>y in=mation submitt$ by a private sector p>ty & m>k$ z confid5tial bus9ess in=mation1 unless ! p>ty submitt+ ! in=mation-- 7,a7 _h notice1 at ! "t ( submission1 t su* in=mation w\ld be disclos$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 subsequ5tly cons5ts to ! disclosure ( su* in=mation2 or 7,c7 is an entity li/$ on ! intellectual prop]ty violators li/4 7#b7 ,inclusion 9 classifi$ v]sion ( report ,if confid5tial bus9ess in=mation is provid$ by a private sector p>ty 9 connection ) ! production ( ! intellectual prop]ty violators li/1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all include su* in=mation 9 ! classifi$ v]sion ( ! report "u subsection 7d77#b74 7#c7 ,treatm5t z trade secrets ,propriet>y in=mation submitt$ by a private sector p>ty 7except an entity li/$ on ! intellectual prop]ty violators li/7 "u ?is section-- 7,a7 %all be consid]$ to be trade secrets & comm]cial or f9ancial in=mation exempt "u subsection 7b77#d7 ( section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 f be+ made available to ! public "u subsection 7a7 ( t section2 & 7,b7 %all be exempt f disclosure )\t ! express approval ( ! p>ty4 #abf4 ,report on subsidies provid$ by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] = #aj ye>s1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report t id5tifies-- 7#a7 patt]ns ( direct & indirect subsidies provid$ by ! c5tral1 prov9cial1 or local gov]nm5ts ( ! ,,prc to /ate-own$ ent]prises & private entities "u ! direction or control ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc op]at+ 9 economic sectors deem$ by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc to be /rategic sectors1 includ+ by id5tify+ su* sectors 9 major policy initiatives or by inclusion 9 ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty's five-ye> plans2 7#b7 discrim9atory1 non-m>ket treatm5t favor+ /ate-own$ & private ent]prises 9 ! ,,prc & disadvantag+ =eign m>ket p>ticipants2 7#c7 any impacts t ! activities outl9$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 h on ,unit$ ,/ates national security & economic competitiv5ess2 & 7#d7 any coord9ation ) =eign allies & p>tn]s to address ! impacts ( ! activities outl9$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 7b7 ,elem5ts ( report ,9 compil+ ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all consid]-- 7#a7 regulatory & o!r policies enact$ or promot$ by ! c5tral gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc t-- 7,a7 discrim9ate 9 favor ( ent]prises 9 ! ,,prc t disadvantage =eign m>ket p>ticipants2 7,b7 %ield c5trally adm9i/]$1 /ate-own$ ent]prises f competition2 or 7,c7 o!rwise suppress m>ket-bas$ competition2 7#b7 f9ancial subsidies1 includ+ subsidiz$ loans or bel[-m>ket l5d+ t]ms1 f or promot$ by ! c5tral1 prov9cial1 or local gov]nm5ts ( ! ,,prc or /ate-own$ ent]prises 9 ! ,,prc t mat]ially b5efit ent]prises 9 ! ,,prc ov] =eign m>ket p>ticipants 9 contrav5tion ( g5]ally accept$ m>ket pr9ciples2 7#c7 any subsidy t meets ! def9ition ( subsidy "u article #a ( ! ,agreem5t on ,subsidies & ,c\nt]vail+ ,measures ref]r$ to 9 section #aja7;d77#ab7 ( ! ,uruguay ,r\nd ,agreem5ts ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #ceaa7;d77#ab772 7#d7 any impacts t ! activities outl9$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 h on ,unit$ ,/ates national security & economic competitiv5ess2 & 7#e7 any coord9ation ) =eign allies & p>tn]s to address ! impacts ( ! activities outl9$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c74 7c7 ,=m ( report ,ea* report requir$ by subsection 7a7 may be submitt$ 9 classifi$ =m4 7d7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 may1 z necess>y & appropriate1 consult )-- 7#a7 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ indep5d5t ag5cies2 7#b7 ! private sector2 & 7#c7 civil society organizations ) relevant exp]tise4 ,b ,economic engagem5t ) allies & p>tn]s ,i ,inve/+ 9 economic engagem5t 9 ! ,global ,s\? #aca4 ,inve/+ 9 tal5t 9 ,s\!a/ ,asia1 ! ,pacific ,isl&s1 sub-,sah>an ,africa1 & ,lat9 ,am]ica 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean does n include ,cuba1 ,nic>agua1 or ,v5ezuela4 7#b7 ,pacific ,isl&s ,! t]m ,pacific ,isl&s means ! nations ( ,f$]at$ ,/ates ( ,micronesia1 ,fiji1 ,kiribati1 ,nauru1 ,palau1 ,papua ,new ,gu9ea1 ,republic ( ,m>%all ,isl&s1 ,samoa1 ,solomon ,isl&s1 ,tonga1 ,tuvalu1 & ,vanuatu4 7#c7 ,s\!a/ ,asia ,! t]m ,s\!a/ ,asia means ! nations ( ,brunei ,d>ussalam1 ,cambodia1 ,indonesia1 ,lao ,,pdr1 ,malaysia1 ,myanm>1 ! ,philipp9es1 ,s+apore1 ,?ail&1 ,vietnam1 & ,timor-,le/e4 7#d7 ,sub-,sah>an ,africa ,! t]m sub-,sah>an ,africa means a c\ntry or successor political entity def9$ 9 section #ajg ( ! ,african ,gr[? & ,opportunity ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjf74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( c5t]s ( excell5ce ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t &1 z appropriate1 ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 is au?oriz$ to ent] into public-private p>tn]%ips & e/abli% c5t]s ( excell5ce locat$ 9 c\ntries 9 ,s\!a/ ,asia1 ,pacific ,isl&s1 sub-,sah>an ,africa1 & ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean to build & enhance ! te*nical capacity ( (ficials1 em]g+ lead]s1 & o!r qualifi$ p]sons f c\ntries 9 ^? regions4 7c7 ,priority areas = te*nical assi/ance & capacity build+ ,! c5t]s ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7 %all provide te*nical assi/ance & capacity build+ 9 areas1 su* z ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,dome/ic res\rce mobilization4 7#b7 ,regulatory managem5t4 7#c7 ,procurem5t processes1 includ+ t5d]+1 bidd+1 & contract negotiation4 7#d7 ,budget managem5t & ov]sight4 7#e7 ,managem5t ( key economic sectors1 includ+ en]gy1 digital economy1 & infra/ructure4 7#f7 ,project appraisal4 7#g7 ,sov]eign f9ancial managem5t4 7d7 ,t]ms & conditions ,! program au?oriz$ "u ?is section %all-- 7#a7 lev]age exi/+ ,unit$ ,/ates programs & activities 9 ,s\!a/ ,asia & ! ,pacific ,isl&s1 ,sub-,sah>an ,africa1 & ,lat9 ,am]ica1 :i* may include assi/ance provid$ "u-- 7,a7 future lead]s initiatives1 su* z ! ,"y ,s\!a/ ,asia ,lead]s ,initiative & ! ,"y ,pacific ,lead]s ,program2 7,b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t's ,am]ican ,s*ools & ,hospitals ,abroad 7,,usaid_/,,ahsa7 initiative2 7,c7 ! ,mill5nium ,*all5ge ,act ( #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja et seq472 7,d7 ,u4,s4-,support = ,economic ,gr[? 9 ,asia 7,,u-,,sega72 7,e7 programs relat$ to ! ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,community 7,,apec72 7,f7 ! ,"y ,african ,lead]s ,initiative2 7,g7 ! ,"y ,lead]s ( ! ,am]icas ,initiative2 & 7,h7 o!r relevant education or s*ol>%ip programs2 7#b7 be support$ by in/ructors t-- 7,a7 7i7 curr5tly s]ve 9 relevant areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t ) a rank ( n less ?an #ad on ! ,,gs scale2 or 7ii7 possess at lea/ t5 ye>s ( exp]i5ce relevant to ! areas ( in/ruction id5tifi$ 9 subsection 7c72 7,b7 meet high pr(essional /&>ds )9 _! fields2 & 7,c7 7i7 are contract$ by any c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ pursuant to subsection 7b72 or 7ii7 are deploy$ or detail$ directly f a ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t ag5cy2 7#c7 seek to attract p>ticipants :o-- 7,a7 7i7 are curr5tly s5ior or mid-c>e] (ficials 9 key te*nical m9i/ries ( p>ticipat+ c\ntries 9 ,s\!a/ ,asia1 ! ,pacific ,isl&s1 sub-,sah>an ,africa1 or ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean2 7ii7 h demon/rat$ lead]%ip pot5tial & direct responsibility = craft+ or implem5t+ policies relevant to ! areas ( in/ruction describ$ "u subsection 7c72 or 7iii7 demon/rate an int5t to return to gov]nm5t s]vice aft] complet+ ! program outl9$ 9 ?is section2 or 7,b7 are curr5tly employ$ 9 utilities1 publicly or privately own$ companies1 or o!r non-gov]nm5t entities ) responsibility = implem5t+ policy & regulation or support+ gov]nm5t functions 9 ! areas ( in/ruction describ$ "u subsection 7c72 & 7#d7 require f9ancial or 9-k9d contributions f p>ticipat+ gov]nm5ts1 comm5surate ) ! gross dome/ic product ( ! c\ntries4 7e7 ,au?orization ,to ent] agreem5ts & non-,b9d+ in/rum5ts ,to fulfill ! t]ms & conditions specifi$ by subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate is au?oriz$ to ent] agreem5ts & non-b9d+ in/rum5ts ) p>ticipat+ gov]nm5ts to det]m9e :at f9ancial or 9-k9d contributions w be made by ! ,unit$ ,/ates & :at f9ancial or 9-k9d contributions w be made by ! p>ticipat+ gov]nm5t ) respect to ! activities describ$ 9 ?is section4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #de1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi to c>ry out ?is section4 #acb4 ,enhanc+ ,unit$ ,/ates-,africa trade & inve/m5t = prosp]ity 7a7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to increase ,unit$ ,/ates inve/m5t 9 ,africa & to promote & facilitate trade betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,africa1 focus$ on key c\ntries & sectors1 t supports mutual economic gr[? & developm5t outcomes1 long-t]m developm5t ( m>kets1 & ! /rategic int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,(fice ,to coord9ate policy 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,presid5t %all e/abli% an (fice1 to be kn[n z ! ,prosp] ,africa ,(fice1 & assign x to a bureau )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t to coord9ate ! activities ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t relat$ to increas+ trade & inve/m5t betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,africa1 :i* %\ld include repres5tation f relevant ag5cies z designat$ by ! ,presid5t4 7#b7 ,duties ,! (fice e/abli%$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 id5tify priority c\ntries or sectors z appropriate = ,unit$ ,/ates =eign inve/m5t 9 c\ntries 9 ,africa & sectors & c\ntries t support ,unit$ ,/ates economic gr[? & promotes trade bas$ on ! analysis requir$ "u subsection 7c72 7,b7 coord9ate activities & implem5t+ me*anisms1 includ+ at ,unit$ ,/ates embassies 9 ,africa1 to c>ry out ! policy set =? 9 subsection 7a71 includ+ by-- 7i7 provid+ program support & guidance to implem5t ! policy 9 subsection 7a72 7ii7 provid+ in=mation & analysis to ,unit$ ,/ates companies & inve/ors 9 c\ntries & sectors id5tifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7iii7 s]v+1 z ne$$1 z an in=mation cle>+h\se = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t = bus9esses1 inve/ors1 & civic organizations1 & o!rs 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates seek+ in=mation relat$ to inve/+ 9 ,africa1 & connect+ !m ) teams at ,unit$ ,/ates embassies ov]seas2 & 7,c7 id5tify b>ri]s to trade & inve/m5t 9 priority c\ntries & sectors1 & id5tify concrete actions to address !m1 includ+ /r5g!n+ programs & activities aim$ at improv+ ! enabl+ environm5t 9 ^? c\ntries4 7#c7 ,organization 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! (fice e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be l$ by an ,executive ,director :o %all be designat$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 & :o %all-- 7i7 coord9ate int]ag5cy ef=ts relat$ to p>agraph 7#b72 7ii7 id5tify1 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! release ( ! analysis requir$ "u subsection 7c71 a li/ ( priority c\ntries = ! purposes ( c>ry+ out ?is section2 7iii7 plan1 coord9ate1 & ov]see ! policies1 activities1 & programs ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t ag5cies1 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & 9 ov]seas missions1 involv$ 9 promot+ or facilitat+ trade & inve/m5t activities betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,africa & developm5t & coord9ation ( relevant activities meant to improve ! enabl+ environm5t2 7iv7 id5tify & provide in=mation ab\t inve/m5t opportunities1 m>ket in=mation1 & ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t programs to support trade & inve/m5t activities 9 priority c\ntries & sectors id5tifi$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 & 7v7 n less ?an #d times p] ye>1 conv5e a committee consi/+ ( ! directors f ea* ag5cy designat$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to provide /rategic guidance & coord9ation = ! policy1 programs1 & activities ( ! (fice4 7,b7 ,designation ( ag5cies ,! ,presid5t %all designate ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies to p>ticipate 9 support ( ! policy set =? 9 subsection 7a71 & direct ! head ( ea* designat$ ag5cy to-- 7i7 designate an employee to s]ve z a focal po9t = ! ag5cy's respective activities relat$ to subsection 7a71 :o %all coord9ate ! relevant activities ( ! ag5cy & liaise ) ! ,executive ,director designat$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 designate an employee to s]ve at ,unit$ ,/ates embassies 9 priority c\ntries id5tifi$ pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,a74 7#d7 ,/aff+ ,9 ord] to c>ry out ?is section-- 7,a7 ! ,executive ,director %all h ! au?ority1 z appropriate1 to hire employees & contractors 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) exi/+ hir+ au?orities ( ,,usaid to support ! execution ( ef=ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 & %all be support$1 z appropriate1 by /aff detail$ f any ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy designat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#c77;,b72 & 7,b7 ! ,*ief ( ,mission 9 relevant ,sub-,sah>an & ,nor? ,africa c\ntries-- 7i7 %all take an active & direct lead]%ip role 9 promot+1 support+1 & facilitat+ activities pursuant to ?is section2 7ii7 %all designate a ,=eign ,s]vice ,(fic]1 ,=eign ,comm]cial ,s]vice ,(fic]1 or o!r direct hire p]son "u ,*ief ( ,mission au?ority to lead an int]ag5cy team to support activities pursuant to ?is section1 :o %all-- 7,i7 conduct assessm5ts ( m>ket conditions & bus9ess op]at+ environm5ts2 7,,ii7 id5tify inve/m5t opportunities2 7,,iii7 fo/] relation%ips & communications betwe5 ,unit$ ,/ates inve/ors & bus9esses & ,african bus9esses & individuals )9 _! c\ntry ( responsibility2 & 7,,iv7 c>ry out o!r duties z necess>y2 & 7iii7 is au?oriz$ to hire locally employ$ /aff ) relevant exp]i5ce to support ! activities ( ! (fice e/abli%$ pursuant to ?is subsection4 7c7 ,m>ket & sector analysis 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #d ye>s !reaft] until #bjca1 ! ,executive ,director %all commission & publi% a /udy e #d ye>s ( ! inve/m5t environm5t 9 ,africa t incorporates ! foll[+ elem5ts3 7,a7 ,an analysis ( :i* m>kets are ! mo/ promis+ = private inve/m5t4 7,b7 ,an analysis ( ,african m>kets t id5tifies :i* indu/ries & sectors ,unit$ ,/ates firms h an advantage 9 comp>ison to o!r s\rces ( =eign direct inve/m5t4 7,c7 ,an analysis ( p]ceiv$ & actual b>ri]s to ,unit$ ,/ates private inve/m5t1 includ+-- 7i7 significant legal & regulatory con/ra9ts to =eign inve/m5t & bus9ess op]at+ environm5ts2 7ii7 reputational risks2 7iii7 inve/or in=mation gaps2 & 7iv7 access to & af=dability ( capital1 labor m>kets1 curr5cy volatility1 & infra/ructure4 7#b7 ,au?ority ,to produce ! /udy requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,executive ,director is au?oriz$ to engage ! s]vices ( a qualifi$ ,unit$ ,/ates private sector consultant or subject matt] exp]t4 7#c7 ,submission & publication ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t %all submit ea* /udy requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress & %all make ! /udy publicly available4 7#d7 ,det]m9ation ( priority c\ntries ,! ,executive ,director %all det]m9e ! priority c\ntries & sectors = purposes ( subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i7 bas$ on ! f9d+s ( ! report requir$ "u ?is subsection4 7d7 ,small & m$ium ent]prises ,! (fice %all1 to ! ext5t practicable1 promote & facilitate inve/m5ts 9 small & m$ium ent]prises1 includ+ by e/abli%+ & support+ relation%ips betwe5 ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t in/itutions1 philan?ropic in/itutions1 & private l5d]s to mobilize bl5d$ f9ance = small & m$ium ent]prises 9 ,africa4 7e7 ,support = diaspora inve/m5t ,! (fice %all seek to support & facilitate inve/m5ts 9 ,africa by ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5s & resid5ts :o id5tify z memb]s ( ! ,african diaspora4 7f7 ,presid5t's ,advisory ,c\ncil on ,africa ,diaspora ,engagem5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,executive ,director %all consult ) ! ,presid5t's ,advisory ,c\ncil on ,african ,diaspora ,engagem5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,c\ncil7 e/abli%$ by ,executive ,ord] #adjhi on issues relat+ to increas+1 develop+1 & su/a9+ inve/m5ts 9 ,africa by ,unit$ ,/ates memb]s ( ! ,african diaspora4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,executive ,director %all consult ) ! ,*airman & ,rank+ ,memb] ( ! appropriate committees ( ,congress 9 develop+ recomm5dations to ! ,presid5t ( n less ?an #c p]sons = appo9tm5t to ! ,c\ncil :o h significant relevant exp]i5ce 9 ! fields ( trade1 private inve/m5t1 economics1 int]national developm5t1 or o!r relevant fields4 7#c7 ,duties ,! ,c\ncil %all publi% an annual report on inve/m5t 9 ,africa by ,unit$ ,/ates memb]s ( ! ,african diaspora & b>ri]s to increas$ inve/m5t by ! diaspora4 7#d7 ,diaspora bus9ess =ums ,! ,executive ,director %all organize public meet+s ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) memb]s ( ! ,african diaspora community t-- 7,a7 provide a =um = communication1 education1 & in=mation ab\t inve/m5t opportunities2 & 7,b7 z appropriate1 may be coord9at$ ) local civic1 community1 & bus9ess organizations4 7g7 ,bus9ess-,enabl+ environm5t ,! ,executive ,director1 9 coord9ation ) ! respective ,*iefs ( ,mission at designat$ ,unit$ ,/ates embassies1 %all seek to /r5g!n ! bus9ess-enabl+ environm5t 9 ,africa by-- 7#a7 id5tify+ b>ri]s to ,unit$ ,/ates inve/m5t on a c\ntry-by-c\ntry basis2 7#b7 id5tify+ exi/+ developm5t & te*nical assi/ance programs t c s]ve to elim9ate ! b>ri]s id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 ensur+ ,c\ntry ,developm5t ,coop]ation ,/rategies & ,regional ,developm5t ,coop]ation ,/rategies incorporate programs & activities focus$ on address+ specific b>ri]s to private sector inve/m5t id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#d7 provid+ policy advice & te*nical assi/ance to select ,african c\ntries to develop & improve regulatory & legal /ructures1 taxation & cu/oms regimes1 policy frameworks1 & o!r relevant /ructures & practices to improve ! op]at+ environm5ts = bus9esses & elim9ate o!r b>ri]s to competition4 #acc4 ,increas+ ! competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ,africa ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a review ( ! numb] ( ,=eign ,comm]cial ,s]vice ,(fic]s & ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate ,economic ,(fic]s at ,unit$ ,/ates embassies 9 sub-,sah>an ,africa2 & 7#b7 develop & submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress an assessm5t ( :e!r human res\rce capacity 9 su* embassies is adequate to meet ! goals ( ! v>i\s trade & economic programs & initiatives 9 ,africa1 includ+ ! ,african ,gr[? & ,opportunity ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 & ,prosp] ,africa4 #acd4 ,support = ,banglade% democracy & labor rights programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate is au?oriz$ to provide assi/ance "u ! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act to support & develop programs 9 ,banglade% t promote or exp&-- 7#a7 fre$om ( expression1 includ+ 9 ! m$ia1 by-- 7,a7 support+ m$ia p]sonnel :o are victims ( arbitr>y arre/s & legal h>assm5t ab\t educat+ !m ab\t _! rights & res\rces "u ,banglade%i law2 & 7,b7 education & tra9+ = m$ia p]sonnel on h[ to promote democratic values 9 a re/rictive environm5t2 7#b7 access to labor rights1 includ+-- 7,a7 /r5g!n$ legal & policy frameworks to protect work]s seek+ r$ress = g5d]-bas$ viol5ce2 & 7,b7 /r5g!n$ legal & policy frameworks = migrant work]s2 & 7#c7 improv$ work+ conditions1 includ+ 9 ,banglade%'s ,ready ,made ,g>m5t 7,,rmg7 sector4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbg = ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate to c>ry out ?is section1 :i* ^u appropriation %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 #ace4 ,support = anti-corruption programs & o!r programs to address impunity & ju/ice 9 ,sri ,lanka 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 democracy1 respect = human rights1 ju/ice & reconciliation1 & economic prosp]ity 9 ,sri ,lanka are critical = ! ,sri ,lankan p & to safegu>d ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s 9 ! ,indo-,pacific2 7#b7 num]\s factors contribut$ to ,sri ,lanka's economic crisis1 includ+ gov]nm5t corruption1 f9ancial mismanagem5t1 & disproportionate milit>y exp5ditures at ! exp5se ( o!r public policy priorities2 & 7#c7 despite be+ a recipi5t ( #af ,int]national ,monet>y ,fund loans1 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ,sri ,lanka has fail$ to address _! gov]nance & economic issues giv5 _! pr$atory l5d+1 inability to tackle corruption1 gov]nm5t impunity = atrocities & ju/ice = victims ( atrocities1 & o!r abuses ( human rights4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x %all be ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to-- 7#a7 support ! peaceful1 democratic1 & economic aspirations ( ! p ( ,sri ,lanka2 & 7#b7 call on ! ,gov]nm5t ( ,sri ,lanka to address ! recomm5dations ( ! ,int]national ,monet>y ,fund ( ! ne$ to address corruption & to hold (ficials acc\ntable = pa/ behaviors 9 ord] to address ! dire gov]nance & economic conc]ns 9 ,sri ,lanka4 7c7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate is au?oriz$ to provide assi/ance to support & develop programs 9 ,sri ,lanka to address public sector corruption1 support acc\ntability = ^? responsible = atrocities1 & promote ju/ice = victims ( atrocities4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbg = ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate to c>ry out ?is section1 :i* %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,,ii ,align+ ) p>tn]s on economic tools #ada4 ,assi/ance to advance =eign inve/m5t scre5+ ( ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s to protect national int]e/s 7a7 ,te*nical assi/ance to =eign p>tn]s ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury &1 z appropriate1 ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies z ! ,presid5t det]m9es appropriate1 %all (f] to provide te*nical assi/ance to ! gov]nm5ts ( c\ntries t are allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 e/abli%+ or improv+ legislative & regulatory frameworks to scre5 =eign inve/m5t = national security risks t are1 to ! ext5t possible1 simil> to ! frameworks set =? 9 section #gba ( ! ,def5se ,production ,act ( #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe74 7b7 ,engagem5t ) =eign p>tn]s ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury &1 z appropriate1 ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 %all actively enc\rage ! gov]nm5t ( ea* c\ntry t is an ally or p>tn] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7#a7 to e/abli% transp>5t protocols = scre5+ =eign inve/m5t t protect ! national security int]e/s ( su* c\ntry2 & 7#b7 to make decisions on ! basis ( ! pot5tial national security risk ( su* inve/m5ts4 7c7 ,diplomatic engagem5t ,9 provid+ ! te*nical assi/ance describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all-- 7#a7 consult closely ) ! int5d$ recipi5t ( su* assi/ance to rea* a mutual und]/&+ reg>d+ ! scope & nature ( ! c\ntry's p>ticul> national security ne$s ) respect to inve/m5t scre5+ & ! appropriate response to meet ^? ne$s1 & take all reasonable c>e to ensure any scre5+ process is transp>5t & national security-focus$2 7#b7 enc\rage gov]nm5ts ( c\ntries receiv+ te*nical assi/ance to e/abli% or improve ! regulatory & legislative frameworks to scre5 =eign inve/m5t z describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 to meet ! security id5tifi$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 prioritize ! conduct ( diplomatic engagem5t ) gov]nm5t (ficials1 includ+ legislators1 f c\ntries ^: coop]ation 9 =eign inve/m5t scre5+ is deem$ by ! ,secret>y to be critical to ! int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate = fiscal ye> #bjbe #aj1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ?is section1 :i* may be adm9i/]$ ei!r by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate or ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t4 #adb4 ,assi/ance to c\nt] corrupt practices 9 =eign c\ntries ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies z appropriate1 %all (f] to provide te*nical assi/ance to help e/abli% & implem5t regulatory & legislative frameworks to combat ! brib]y ( =eign public (ficials consi/5t ) ! pr9ciples ( ! ,conv5tion on ,combat+ ,brib]y ( ,=eign ,public ,(ficials 9 ,int]national ,bus9ess ,transactions1 adopt$ by ! ,negotiat+ ,conf]5ce ( ! ,c\ncil ( ! ,organisation = ,economic ,co-op]ation & ,developm5t on ,novemb] #ba1 #aiig1 to ! gov]nm5t ( any c\ntry-- 7#a7 t is an ally or p>tn] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 t has demon/rat$ a w to responsibly combat corrupt practices 9 su* c\ntry2 & 7#c7 = :i* te*nical assi/ance w likely a*ieve measurable results )9 five ye>s4 #adc4 ,regulatory ex*anges ) allies & p>tn]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( o!r p>ticipat+ ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all e/abli% & develop a program to facilitate & enc\rage regul> dialogues betwe5 ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t regulatory & te*nical ag5cies & _! c\nt]p>t organizations 9 alli$ & p>tn] c\ntries1 bo? bilat]ally & 9 relevant multilat]al in/itutions & organizations-- 7#a7 to promote be/ practices 9 regulatory =mation & implem5tation2 7#b7 to collaborate to a*ieve optimal regulatory outcomes bas$ on sci5tific1 te*nical1 & o!r relevant pr9ciples2 7#c7 to seek bett] h>monization & alignm5t ( regulations & regulatory practices2 7#d7 to build cons5sus ar\nd indu/ry & te*nical /&>ds 9 em]g+ sectors t w drive future global economic gr[? & comm]ce2 & 7#e7 to promote ,unit$ ,/ates /&>ds reg>d+ environm5tal1 labor1 & o!r relevant protections 9 regulatory =mation & implem5tation1 9 keep+ ) ! values ( free1 op51 & democratic societies1 includ+ ! rule ( law4 7b7 ,prioritization ( activities ,9 facilitat+ exp]t ex*anges "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize-- 7#a7 bilat]al coord9ation & collaboration ) c\ntries :]e great] regulatory coh]5ce1 h>monization ( /&>ds1 or communication & dialogue betwe5 te*nical ag5cies is a*ievable & be/ advances ! economic & national security int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 multilat]al coord9ation & collaboration :]e great] regulatory coh]5ce1 h>monization ( /&>ds1 or dialogue on o!r relevant regulatory matt]s is a*ievable & be/ advances ! economic & national security int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ) ! memb]s (-- 7,a7 ! ,european ,union2 7,b7 ! ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,coop]ation2 7,c7 ! ,association ( ,s\!a/ ,asian ,nations 7,,asean72 7,d7 ! ,organization = ,economic ,coop]ation & ,developm5t 7,,oecd72 7,e7 ! ,pacific ,alliance2 & 7,f7 multilat]al developm5t banks2 & 7#c7 regulatory practices & /&>ds-sett+ bodies focus$ on key economic sectors & em]g+ te*nologies4 7c7 ,p>ticipation by nongov]nm5tal entities ,) reg>d to ! program describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate may facilitate1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( am\nts au?oriz$ = su* purposes pursuant to subsection 7d71 ! p>ticipation ( relevant organizations & individuals ) relevant exp]tise1 z appropriate & to ! ext5t t su* p>ticipation advances ! goals ( su* program4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #b1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi to c>ry out ?is section4 #add4 ,pilot program to audit b>ri]s to comm]ce 9 develop+ p>tn] c\ntries 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 %all e/abli% a pilot program-- 7#a7 to id5tify & evaluate b>ri]s to comm]ce 9 develop+ c\ntries t are allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 to provide assi/ance to promote economic developm5t & comm]ce to ^? c\ntries4 7b7 ,purposes ,"u ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 9 p>tn]%ip ) ! c\ntries select$ "u subsection 7c77#a7-- 7#a7 id5tify b>ri]s 9 ^? c\ntries to enhanc+ int]national comm]ce ) ! goal ( sett+ priorities = ! effici5t use ( ,unit$ ,/ates trade-relat$ assi/ance2 7#b7 focus ,unit$ ,/ates trade-relat$ assi/ance on build+ self-su/a9+ in/itutional capacity = exp&+ comm]ce ) ^? c\ntries1 consi/5t ) _! int]national obligations & commitm5ts2 & 7#c7 fur!r ! national int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates by-- 7,a7 exp&+ prosp]ity ?r\gh ! elim9ation ( =eign b>ri]s to comm]cial ex*ange2 7,b7 assi/+ su* c\ntries to id5tify & r$uce b>ri]s ?r\gh ! provision ( =eign assi/ance to increase-- 7i7 int]national comm]ce2 & 7ii7 =eign inve/m5t2 7,c7 assi/+ ea* su* c\ntry 9 und]tak+ re=ms t w promote economic developm5t1 & promote conditions favorable = bus9ess & comm]cial developm5t & job gr[? 9 ! c\ntry2 & 7,d7 assi/+ private sector entities 9 ^? c\ntries to engage 9 re=m ef=ts & enhance productive global supply *a9 p>tn]%ips ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates & allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,selection ( c\ntries 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select c\ntries = p>ticipation 9 ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 f among c\ntries-- 7,a7 t are develop+ c\ntries & allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 ! gov]nm5ts ( :i* h cle>ly demon/rat$ a will+ness to make appropriate legal1 policy1 & regulatory re=ms t are prov5 to /imulate economic gr[? & job creation1 consi/5t ) int]national trade rules & practices2 & 7,c7 t meet su* additional crit]ia z may be e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation )1 z appropriate1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t & any o!r ag5cy4 7#b7 ,consid]ations = additional crit]ia ,9 e/abli%+ additional crit]ia "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 ! ,secret>y & ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 id5tify & address /ructural weaknesses1 sy/emic flaws1 or o!r imp$im5ts )9 c\ntries t may be consid]$ = p>ticipation 9 ! pilot program "u subsection 7a7 t impact ! effectiv5ess ( ,unit$ ,/ates assi/ance to & make recomm5dations = address+ ^? weaknesses1 flaws1 & imp$im5ts2 7,b7 set priorities = comm]cial developm5t assi/ance build+ to focus res\rces on c\ntries :]e ! provision ( su* assi/ance c deliv] ! be/ value 9 id5tify+ & elim9at+ b>ri]s to trade & inve/m5t1 includ+ by fo/]+ adh]5ce to int]national trade obligations2 7,c7 develop+ appropriate p]=mance measures & e/abli%+ annual t>gets to monitor & assess progress t[>d ^? t>gets1 includ+ measures to be us$ to t]m9ate ! provision ( assi/ance det]m9$ to be ineffective2 & 7,d7 ensure repres5tation f across multiple geographic regions4 7#c7 ,numb] & deadl9e = selections 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] = #c ye>s1 ! ,secret>y1 ) ! concurr5ce ( ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all select c\ntries "u p>agraph 7#a7 = p>ticipation 9 ! pilot program "u subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,numb] ,! ,secret>y %all select = p>ticipation 9 ! pilot program "u subsection 7a7-- 7i7 n few] ?an #e c\ntries dur+ ! "o-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7ii7 n few] ?an #ae c\ntries dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on su* date ( enactm5t4 7#d7 ,prioritization bas$ on recomm5dations f *iefs ( mission ,9 select+ c\ntries "u p>agraph 7#a7 = p>ticipation 9 ! pilot program "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize-- 7,a7 c\ntries recomm5d$ by *iefs ( mission & o!r ag5cies pres5t at ! missions1 su* z ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t-- 7i7 t w be able to sub/antially b5efit f exp&$ comm]cial developm5t assi/ance2 & 7ii7 ! gov]nm5ts ( :i* h demon/rat$ ! political w to effectively & su/a9ably implem5t su* assi/ance2 or 7,b7 gr\ps ( c\ntries1 includ+ gr\ps ( geographically contigu\s c\ntries1 includ+ z recomm5d$ by *iefs ( mission1 t meet ! crit]ia "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & z a result ( exp&$ ,unit$ ,/ates comm]cial developm5t assi/ance1 w contribute to great] intra-regional comm]ce or regional economic integration4 7d7 ,plans ( action 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 z appropriate1 %all lead 9 engag+ relevant (ficials ( ea* c\ntry select$ "u subsection 7c77#a7 to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program "u subsection 7a7 ) respect to ! developm5t ( a plan ( action to id5tify & evaluate b>ri]s to economic & comm]cial developm5t t !n in=ms ,unit$ ,/ates assi/ance4 7#b7 ,analysis requir$ ,! developm5t ( a plan ( action "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include a compreh5sive analysis ( relevant legal1 policy1 & regulatory con/ra9ts to economic & job gr[? 9 t c\ntry4 7#c7 ,elem5ts ,a plan ( action develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a c\ntry %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,priorities = re=m agre$ to by ! gov]nm5t ( t c\ntry & ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,cle>ly def9$ policy responses1 includ+ regulatory & legal re=ms1 z necess>y1 to a*ieve improvem5t 9 ! bus9ess & comm]cial environm5t 9 ! c\ntry4 7,c7 ,id5tification ( ! anticipat$ co/s to e/abli% & implem5t ! plan4 7,d7 ,id5tification ( appropriate sequ5c+ & phas+ ( implem5tation ( ! plan to create cumulative b5efits1 z appropriate4 7,e7 ,id5tification ( be/ practices & /&>ds4 7,f7 ,consid]ations ) respect to h[ to make ! policy re=m inve/m5ts "u ! plan long-la/+4 7,g7 ,appropriate consultation ) affect$ /akehold]s 9 t c\ntry & 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #h ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ade4 ,/rategy = promot+ supply *a9 div]sification 7a7 ,/rategy ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all develop1 implem5t1 & submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a /rategy to increase supply *a9 resili5cy & security by promot+ & /r5g!n+ ef=ts to inc5tivize ! relocation ( supply *a9s f ! ,,prc4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 be in=m$ by consultations ) ! gov]nm5ts ( allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 provide a description ( h[ supply *a9 div]sification c be pursu$ 9 a complem5t>y fa%ion to /r5g!n ! national int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 include an assessm5t (-- 7,a7 ! /atus & effectiv5ess ( curr5t ef=ts by gov]nm5ts1 multilat]al developm5t banks1 & ! private sector to attract inve/m5t by private entities :o are seek+ to div]sify f reliance on ! ,,prc2 7,b7 major *all5ges h9d]+ ^? ef=ts2 & 7,c7 h[ ! ,unit$ ,/ates c /r5g!n ! effectiv5ess ( ^? ef=ts2 7#d7 id5tify ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s ) comp>ative advantages = s\rc+ & manufactur+ critical goods & c\ntries ) ! greate/ opportunities & alignm5t ) ,unit$ ,/ates values2 7#e7 id5tify h[ activities by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade & ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,int]national ,developm5t ,f9ance ,corporation c effectively be lev]ag$ to /r5g!n & promote supply *a9 div]sification1 includ+ ne>%or+ to ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean z appropriate2 7#f7 advance diplomatic initiatives to secure specific national commitm5ts by gov]nm5ts 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean to und]take ef=ts to create favorable conditions = ne>%or+ 9 ! region1 includ+ commitm5ts-- 7,a7 to develop =maliz$ national /rategies to attract ,unit$ ,/ates inve/m5t2 7,b7 to address corruption & rule ( law conc]ns2 7,c7 to mod]nize digital & physical infra/ructure2 7,d7 to l[] trade b>ri]s2 7,e7 to improve ease ( do+ bus9ess2 & 7,f7 to f9ance & inc5tivize ne>%or+ initiatives2 7#g7 advance diplomatic initiatives t[>ds mutual recognition ( /&>ds & regulations1 exp$ite cu/oms op]ations1 & facilitate economic integration & ! ,_w ,trade ,organization ,trade ,facilitation ,agreem5t2 & 7#h7 develop & implem5t programs to f9ance1 inc5tivize1 or o!rwise promote supply *a9 div]sification 9 accordance ) ! assessm5ts & id5tifications made pursuant to p>agraphs 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#e71 includ+1 at m9imum1 programs-- 7,a7 to develop physical & digital infra/ructure2 7,b7 to promote transp>5cy 9 procurem5t processes2 7,c7 to provide te*nical assi/ance 9 implem5t+ national ne>%or+ /rategies2 7,d7 to mobilize private inve/m5t2 & 7,e7 to secure commitm5ts by private sector entities to relocate supply *a9s f ! ,,prc4 7c7 ,coord9ation ) multilat]al developm5t banks ,9 implem5t+ ! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate & ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %\ld1 z appropriate1 coord9ate ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,executive ,director to ! ,_w ,bank ,gr\p & ! ,unit$ ,/ates executive directors to regional developm5t banks4 #adf4 ,au?orization to assi/ ,unit$ ,/ates companies ) global supply *a9 div]sification & managem5t 7a7 ,au?orization ,to contract s]vices ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 is au?oriz$ to e/abli% a program to facilitate contract+ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate = ! pr(essional s]vices ( qualifi$ exp]ts1 on a reimbursable fee-=-s]vice basis1 to assi/ int]e/$ ,unit$ ,/ates p]sons1 includ+ bus9ess entities1 ) supply *a9 managem5t issues relat$ to ! ,,prc1 includ+-- 7#a7 exit+ f ! m>ket ( ! ,,prc or relocat+ c]ta9 production facilities to locations outside ! ,,prc2 7#b7 div]sify+ s\rces ( inputs & o!r ef=ts to div]sify supply *a9s to locations outside ( ! ,,prc2 7#c7 navigat+ legal1 regulatory1 or o!r *all5ges 9 ! c\rse ( activities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b72 & 7#d7 id5tify+ alt]native m>kets = production or s\rc+ outside ( ! ,,prc1 includ+ ?r\gh provid+ m>ket intellig5ce1 facilitat+ contact ) reliable local p>tn]s z appropriate1 & o!r s]vices4 7b7 ,*ief ( ,mission ov]sight ,an individual hir$ to p]=m s]vices describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 be "u ! au?ority ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates *ief ( mission 9 ! c\ntry 9 :i* ! individual is hir$1 9 accordance ) exi/+ ,unit$ ,/ates laws2 7#b7 coord9ate ) (fic]s ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce2 & 7#c7 coord9ate ) ,unit$ ,/ates missions & relevant local p>tn]s 9 o!r c\ntries z ne$$ to provide ^? s]vices4 7c7 ,prioritization ( micro-1 small-1 & m$ium-,siz$ ent]prises ,9 c>ry+ out ! program au?oriz$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize ! provision ( s]vices describ$ 9 t subsection to assi/ micro-1 small-1 & m$ium-siz$ ent]prises ) supply *a9 managem5t issues describ$ 9 t subsection4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi = ! purposes ( c>ry+ out ?is section4 7e7 ,prohibition on access to assi/ance by ! ,,prc 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,none ( ! funds appropriat$ pursuant to ! au?orization ( appropriations "u subsection 7d7 may be provid$ to an entity-- 7,a7 "u ! =eign own]%ip1 control1 or influ5ce ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc or ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty2 7,b7 det]m9$ to h b5eficial own]%ip f =eign individuals subject to ! jurisdiction1 direction1 or influ5ce ( ! ,,prc2 or 7,c7 t1 at ! "t any ( su* funds w\ld be provid$1 has a contract 9 effect1 or has _h a contract 9 effect 9 ! prec$+ ye>1 )-- 7i7 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc2 7ii7 ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty2 7iii7 ! ,*9ese milit>y2 7iv7 an entity majority-own$1 majority-controll$1 or majority-f9anc$ by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc1 ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty1 or ! ,*9ese milit>y2 or 7v7 a p>5t1 subsidi>y1 or affiliate ( an entity specifi$ 9 any ( clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv74 7#b7 ,=eign own]%ip1 control1 or influ5ce def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m =eign own]%ip1 control1 or influ5ce has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 ! ,national ,indu/rial ,security ,program ,op]at+ ,manual 7,,dod #ebbj4bb-,m71 or a successor docum5t1 "p #aag ( title #cb1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 #adg4 ,enhanc+ transatlantic coop]ation on promot+ private sector f9ance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,presid5t %\ld "w ) transatlantic p>tn]s to enhance coord9ation t fo/]s private sector-l$ developm5t & provides m>ket-bas$ alt]natives to /ate-direct$ f9anc+ 9 em]g+ m>kets1 p>ticul>ly z relat$ to ! ,,prc's ,belt & ,road ,initiative 7,,bri7 & ! ,global ,developm5t ,initiative 7,,gdi71 includ+ by support+ ef=ts1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! #bjbc ,,m\ betwe5 ! ,developm5t ,f9ance ,corporation & ! ,european ,inve/m5t ,bank2 7#b7 ! ,european ,union ,/rategy on ,connect+ ,europe & ,asia2 7#c7 ! ,?ree ,seas ,initiative & ,?ree ,seas ,initiative ,inve/m5t ,fund2 7#d7 a ,european ,union-,japan initiative t has lev]ag$ #fe1jjj1jjj1jjj = infra/ructure projects & emphasizes transp>5cy /&>ds2 7#e7 ! ,p>tn]%ip = ,global ,infra/ructure & ,inve/m5t2 & 7#f7 coop]ation ) multilat]al developm5t banks & int]national f9ancial in/itutions1 includ+ ! ,_w ,bank1 ,int]national ,f9ance ,corporation1 ,asian ,developm5t ,bank1 ,int]-,am]ican ,developm5t ,bank1 & o!r regional multilat]al developm5t banks4 7b7 ,coop]ation at ! ,unit$ ,nations ,! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld coord9ate ef=ts ) ! ,european ,union & ,european c\ntries to address ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc's use ( ! ,unit$ ,nations to advance & legitimize ,,bri z a global good1 includ+ ! prolif]ation ( memor&a ( und]/&+ betwe5 ! ,,prc & ,unit$ ,nations funds & programs on ,,bri implem5tation4 7c7 ,/&>ds ,! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,european ,union %\ld coord9ate & develop a /rategy to enhance transatlantic coop]ation ) ! ,,oecd & ! ,p>is ,club to provide alt]natives to ,,bri projects = ! developm5t ( critical infra/ructure1 includ+ by enabl+ develop+ c\ntries to negotiate m favorable t]ms t meet int]national p]=mance & transp>5cy /&>ds4 ,,iii ,c\nt]+ ef=ts to und]m9e int]national economic organizations #aea4 ,int]national ,monet>y ,fund new arrangem5ts to borr[ ,section #ag7;a77#f7 ( ! ,bretton ,woods ,agreem5ts ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhf;e-#b7;a77#f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbe & ins]t+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjcj4 #aeb4 ,p>ticipation ( ,taiwan 9 ,int]-,am]ican ,developm5t ,bank 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates fully supports ,taiwan's p>ticipation 91 & contribution to1 int]national organizations & und]scores ! importance ( ! relation%ip betwe5 ,taiwan & ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 div]sify+ ! ,int]-,am]ican ,developm5t ,bank's donor base & increas+ ally engagem5t 9 ! ,we/]n ,hemisph]e re9=ces ,unit$ ,/ates national int]e/s2 7#c7 ,taiwan's significant contribution to ! developm5t & economies ( ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean demon/rate t ,taiwan's memb]%ip 9 ! ,int]-,am]ican ,developm5t ,bank z a non-borr[+ memb] w\ld b5efit ! ,bank & ! entire ,lat9 ,am]ican & ,c>ibbean region2 & 7#d7 non-borr[+ memb]%ip 9 ! ,int]-,am]ican ,developm5t ,bank w\ld all[ ,taiwan to sub/antially lev]age & *annel ! imm5se res\rces ,taiwan already provides to ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean to rea* a l>g] numb] ( b5efici>ies4 7b7 ,plan = ! p>ticipation ( ,taiwan 9 ! ,int]-,am]ican ,developm5t ,bank ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 z appropriate1 is au?oriz$-- 7#a7 to initiate a ,unit$ ,/ates plan to endorse non-borr[+ memb]%ip 9 ! ,int]-,am]ican ,developm5t ,bank = ,taiwan1 includ+ by advanc+ am5dm5ts1 z necess>y1 to ! ,agreem5t ,e/abli%+ ! ,int]-,am]ican ,developm5t ,bank1 done at ,wa%+ton ,april #h1 #aiei 7#aj ,,u/ #cjbi72 & 7#b7 to in/ruct ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nor ( ! ,bank to "w ) ! ,bo>d ( ,gov]nors ( ! ,bank to admit ,taiwan z a non-borr[+ memb] ( ! ,bank1 includ+ by advanc+ am5dm5ts1 z necess>y1 to t ,agreem5t4 #aec4 ,increas$ ,unit$ ,/ates coop]ation ) ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,coop]ation ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %\ld pursue ! foll[+ objectives at ! ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,coop]ation 7,,apec7 =um3 7#a7 ,improv+ effici5cy 9 supply *a9s1 p>ticul>ly semiconductor supply *a9s4 7#b7 ,enc\rag+ cont9u$ public-private dialogues ) policymak]s & promot+ a common set ( te*nology /&>ds4 7#c7 ,promot+ ! developm5t & use ( policy recomm5dations = gov]nm5ts-- 7,a7 to adopt clean en]gy /&>ds2 & 7,b7 to support rese>* & developm5t ( clean en]gy1 bo? r5ewable & non-r5ewable4 7#d7 ,advanc+ coop]ation t r$uces b>ri]s to cross-bord] inve/m5t & creates opportunities = ,unit$ ,/ates small- & m$ium-siz$ ent]prises to access ,,apec em]g+ & gr[+ m>kets4 7#e7 ,improv+ cyb]security 9 ! ,asia-,pacific region & develop+ tools = gov]nm5ts to combat cyb] ?reats1 includ+ ransomw>e1 dis9=mation1 & cyb] hacks4 7#f7 ,increas+ coord9ation 9 prohibit+ & prev5t+ ! facilitation ( trade 9 goods produc$ us+ =c$ labor4 7#g7 ,confront+ issues su* z intellectual prop]ty !ft & c\nt]feit goods4 7#h7 ,enhanc+ suffici5t & su/a9able food security by promot+ ! developm5t ( advanc$ agricultural te*nologies & f>m+ practices4 7#i7 ,exp&+ ! economic opportunities = wom5 to fully & mean+fully engage 9 a bus9ess environm5t t promotes wom5's economic p>ticipation4 #aed4 ,opposition ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to an increase 9 ! weight ( ! ,*9ese r5m9bi 9 ! ,special ,draw+ ,rights basket ( ! ,int]national ,monet>y ,fund 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all in/ruct ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nor (1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,executive ,director at1 ! ,int]national ,monet>y ,fund 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,fund7 to use ! voice & vote ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to oppose any increase 9 ! weight ( ! ,*9ese r5m9bi 9 ! basket ( curr5cies us$ to det]m9e ! value ( ,special ,draw+ ,rights1 unless ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury has submitt$ to ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,f9ancial ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a writt5 report t includes an assessm5t t-- 7#a7 9 ! #ab mon?s prec$+ submission ( ! report-- 7,a7 ! ,,prc does n appe>1 bas$ on publicly available data1 to h be5 9 violation ( its obligations "u ,article ,,viii ( ! ,articles ( ,agreem5t ( ! ,fund2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury has n det]m9$ "u section #cjjd ( ! ,omnibus ,trade & ,competitiv5ess ,act ( #aihh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7 t ! ,,prc has manipulat$ ! rate ( ex*ange betwe5 its curr5cy & ! ,unit$ ,/ates doll> = purposes ( prev5t+ effective balance ( paym5ts adju/m5ts or ga9+ unfair competitive advantage 9 int]national trade2 & 7,c7 ! ,presid5t1 ?r\gh ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 has n tak5 an action aga9/ ! ,,prc pursuant to section #gja ( ! ,trade ,facilitation & ,trade ,en=cem5t ,act ( #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #ddba7 = fail+ to adopt appropriate policies foll[+ enhanc$ bilat]al engagem5t conduct$ pursuant to t section2 7#b7 ! r5m9bi is freely usable 7)9 ! mean+ ( ,article ,,xxx7f7 ( ! ,articles ( ,agreem5t ( ! ,fund72 & 7#c7 ! ,,prc provides f9anc+ assurances & debt treatm5ts consi/5t ) debt su/a9ability analyses ( ! ,fund = c\ntries p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,common ,framework = ,debt ,treatm5ts beyond ! ,debt ,s]vice ,susp5sion ,initiative 7commonly kn[n z ! ,common ,framework7 & debt treatm5ts outside ! ,common ,framework4 7b7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury may waive any ( ! conditions describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 ( subsection 7a7 ^u c]tify+ to ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,f9ancial ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t su* a waiv] is 9 ! national int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,sunset ,subsection 7a7 %all h no =ce or effect on or aft] ! date t is #h ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,c ,global infra/ructure & en]gy developm5t #afa4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate ,infra/ructure ,coord9ation ,task ,=ce 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate a task =ce1 to be kn[n z ! ,infra/ructure ,coord9ation ,task ,=ce1 :i* %all be l$ by an appropriate ,s5ate-confirm$ (ficial at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate4 ,if ! lead] ( ! ,task ,=ce is n ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ,economic ,gr[?1 ,en]gy & ! ,environm5t1 !n ! lead] ( ! task =ce %all coord9ate ) su* ,"u ,secret>y on matt]s relat$ to ! task =ce4 7b7 ,duties ,! ,infra/ructure ,coord9ation ,task ,=ce %all-- 7#a7 coord9ate int]national infra/ructure policies & projects support$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t1 ) p>ticipation by ! relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies2 7#b7 engage int]national p>tn]s su* z ! ,gr\p ( ,sev5 7,g#g71 multilat]al developm5t banks1 int]national f9ancial in/itutions1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates private sector1 mult9ational corporations & banks1 nongov]nm5tal organizations1 & o!r p>tn]s 9 indu/rializ$ c\ntries2 7#c7 advance ,unit$ ,/ates objectives ?r\gh initiatives su* z ! ,blue ,dot ,network1 ,infra/ructure ,transaction ,assi/ance ,network1 ! ,transaction ,advisory ,fund1 & ! ,/rategic ,ports ,initiative2 & 7#d7 produce /rategic guidance t id5tifies int]national infra/ructure projects4 #afb4 ,au?orization ( ,p>tn]%ip = ,global ,infra/ructure & ,inve/m5t 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re %all be an (fice at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate to support ! ,p>tn]%ip = ,global ,infra/ructure & ,inve/m5t1 or a successor entity 7h]eaft]1 ! ,(fice74 ,! ,(fice %all be l$ by a ,coord9ator = ,global ,infra/ructure & ,inve/m5t 7h]eaft]1 ! ,coord9ator7 :o %all be an (ficial s]v+ 9 a position to :i* ! individual 0 appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,s5ate4 7b7 ,au?ority ,! ,coord9ator %all h ! au?ority to conv5e ! int]ag5cy on matt]s relat+ to its policy remit4 ,! ,(fice is au?oriz$ to deploy ,unit$ ,/ates public & private sector capital & exp]tise = ! purpose ( mobiliz+ =eign public & private sector capital & exp]tise-- 7#a7 to help id5tify & meet ! /rategic infra/ructure ne$s ( c\ntries t are allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 to provide allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) mutually b5eficial /rategic infra/ructure inve/m5t solutions t are alt]natives to exploitative1 co]cive1 or h>mful =eign infra/ructure inve/m5ts4 7c7 ,prioritization ,9 evaluat+ proposals = /rategic infra/ructure projects fund$ ?r\gh ! ,p>tn]%ip = ,global ,infra/ructure & ,inve/m5t1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) o!r dep>tm5ts & ag5cies z appropriate1 %\ld prioritize-- 7#a7 projects t h ! highe/ /rategic value to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 projects relat$ to-- 7,a7 /rategic transport infra/ructure1 includ+ ports1 airports1 int]modal transf] facilities1 railroads1 & highways2 7,b7 en]gy infra/ructure1 te*nology1 & supply *a9s1 critical m9]als1 & relat$ areas t align ) ! en]gy ne$s ( p>tn] c\ntries & ) ! objective ( maximiz+ su* c\ntries' en]gy access1 en]gy security1 en]gy transition & mod]nization1 & resili5ce ne$s4 7,c7 secure in=mation & communications te*nology sy/ems1 networks1 & infra/ructure to /r5g!n ! pot5tial = economic gr[? & promote an op51 int]op]able1 reliable1 & secure ,int]net2 & 7,d7 global heal? security1 includ+ ?r\gh infra/ructure projects t increase ! availability1 accessibility1 & af=dability ( heal? c>e 9 p>tn] c\ntries4 7d7 ,/&>ds ,9 c>ry+ out ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all adh]e to /&>ds = su/a9able1 transp>5t1 & quality infra/ructure inve/m5t & ensure int]v5tions include opportunities to advance economic gr[? priorities 9 relevant sectors 9 ! p>tn] c\ntry & support good gov]nance & ! rule ( law4 7e7 ,projects 9 high-,income c\ntries ,support provid$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u ! ,p>tn]%ip = ,global ,infra/ructure & ,inve/m5t %all n be provid$ 9 c\ntries ) high-income economies 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ by ! ,_w ,bank7 unless ! ,secret>y c]tifies to ! appropriate congressional committees t su* support-- 7#a7 is necess>y to attempt to preempt or c\nt] ef=ts by a /rategic competitor ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to secure significant political or economic lev]age or acquire national security-s5sitive te*nologies or infra/ructure 9 a c\ntry t is an ally or p>tn] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 includes co/-%>+ arrangem5ts ) p>tn] c\ntries to ensure effective burd5-%>+ & long-t]m su/a9ability1 includ+ ?r\gh ! involvem5t ( private sector inve/m5ts4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] = a p]iod ( two ye>s1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t & ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 z appropriate1 %all submit a report to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress t-- 7,a7 id5tifies all curr5t infra/ructure projects support$ by ! ,p>tn]%ip = ,global ,infra/ructure & ,inve/m5t2 7,b7 describes h[ ! ,p>tn]%ip = ,global ,infra/ructure & ,inve/m5t support$ ea* project2 7,c7 expla9s ! rationale ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & p>tn] c\ntry int]e/s s]v$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates provid+ support to su* projects1 includ+ z x relates to ! priorities describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 7,d7 describes h[ ! ,p>tn]%ip = ,global ,infra/ructure & ,inve/m5t coop]ates ) o!r entities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t t support infra/ructure1 includ+ de-confliction ( ef=ts2 & 7,e7 to ! ext5t possible1 describes ! e/imat$ timel9e = completion ( ! projects support$ by ! ,p>tn]%ip = ,global ,infra/ructure & ,inve/m5t4 7#b7 ,=m ( report ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be submitt$ 9 unclassifi$ =m1 b may include a classifi$ annex4 #afc4 ,infra/ructure ,transaction & ,assi/ance ,network 7a7 ,au?ority ,!re is e/abli%$ an initiative1 to be kn[n z ! ,infra/ructure ,transaction & ,assi/ance ,network1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t & ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 z appropriate1 %all c>ry out programs to advance ! developm5t ( su/a9able1 transp>5t1 & quality infra/ructure globally 9 c\ntries t are eligible = =eign assi/ance1 by-- 7#a7 /r5g!n+ ! capacities ( ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s to improve infra/ructure project evaluation processes1 regulatory & procurem5t environm5ts1 & infra/ructure project prep>ation2 7#b7 provid+ transaction advisory s]vices & project prep>ation assi/ance to support su/a9able infra/ructure2 & 7#c7 coord9at+ ! provision ( ,unit$ ,/ates assi/ance = ! developm5t ( infra/ructure1 includ+ infra/ructure t utilizes ,unit$ ,/ates-manufactur$ goods & s]vices1 & catalyz+ inve/m5t l$ by ! private sector4 7b7 ,transaction ,advisory ,fund ,z "p ( ! ,infra/ructure ,transaction & ,assi/ance ,network describ$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 & 9 consultation1 z appropriate1 ) o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 %all provide support1 includ+ ?r\gh ! ,transaction ,advisory ,fund1 = advisory s]vices to help boo/ ! capacity ( p>tn] c\ntries globally to evaluate contracts 9 l9e ) int]national /&>ds1 includ+ ?r\gh provid+ s]vices su* z-- 7#a7 legal s]vices1 includ+ ) ! objectives (-- 7,a7 m9imiz+ opportunities = corrupt practices2 & 7,b7 ensur+ agreem5ts are transp>5t1 cle>1 & en=ceable2 7#b7 project prep>ation & feasibility /udies2 7#c7 debt su/a9ability analyses2 7#d7 bid or proposal evaluation2 & 7#e7 o!r s]vices relevant to advanc+ ! developm5t ( su/a9able1 transp>5t1 & quality infra/ructure4 7c7 ,indo-,pacific ,/rategic ,infra/ructure ,fund 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,z "p ( ! ,infra/ructure ,transaction & ,assi/ance ,network describ$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate is au?oriz$ to provide support1 includ+ ?r\gh ! ,indo-,pacific ,/rategic ,infra/ructure ,fund1 = te*nical assi/ance1 project prep>ation1 developm5t1 & execution1 & o!r infra/ructure project support 9 ! c\ntries ( ! ,indo-,pacific region4 7#b7 ,jo9t infra/ructure projects ,funds au?oriz$ = ! ,indo-,pacific ,/rategic ,infra/ructure ,fund %\ld be us$ 9 coord9ation ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 ! ,int]national ,developm5t ,f9ance ,corporation1 ! ,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade & ,developm5t ,ag5cy1 l-m9d$ donor p>tn]s1 & multilat]al banks1 z appropriate1 to support jo9t infra/ructure projects 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region4 7#c7 ,/rategic infra/ructure projects ,funds au?oriz$ = ! ,indo-,pacific ,/rategic ,infra/ructure ,fund %\ld be us$ to support /rategic infra/ructure projects4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 #ej1jjj1jjj = ! ,transaction ,advisory ,fund & #ajj1jjj1jjj = ! ,indo-,pacific ,/rategic ,infra/ructure ,fund4 #afd4 ,/rategic ,ports ,initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 ! ,*ief ,executive ,(fic] ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,int]national ,developm5t ,f9ance ,corporation1 ! ,trade & ,developm5t ,ag5cy1 & o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 z appropriate1 %all c>ry out a program entitl$ ! ,/rategic ,ports ,initiative = ! foll[+ purposes3 7#a7 ,to provide tra9+ & te*nical assi/ance to p>tn] c\ntry (ficials & in/itutions1 & o!rs1 z appropriate1 responsible = build+1 manag+1 & secur+ seaports1 airports1 & relat$ infra/ructure abroad4 7#b7 ,to id5tify ports & airports vuln]able to own]%ip or o!r =ms ( control by /rategic competitors1 includ+ ! ,,prc1 & make recomm5dations = ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t action4 7#c7 ,to contribute to ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t diplomatic engagem5ts & o!r ef=ts ) p>tn] c\ntries & economies1 & relevant & tru/$ private sector entities ) respect to own]%ip or control ( seaports & airports by /rategic competitors1 includ+ ! ,,prc4 7#d7 ,to g5]ate priority c\ntries & projects = ,unit$ ,/ates assi/ance & inve/m5t1 includ+ ?r\gh coord9ation ) ! ,infra/ructure ,coord9ation ,task ,=ce e/abli%$ pursuant to section #afa4 7#e7 ,to ensure t all ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate initiatives1 activities1 & fund+ relat$ to seaports & airports align ) ! national security int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & acc\nt = ! vuln]abilities1 te*nical con/ra9ts1 & o!r national security implications ( seaport & airport infra/ructure to con/ruction1 own]%ip1 op]ation1 or o!r =ms ( direct & indirect control by /rategic competitors1 includ+ ! ,,prc4 7#f7 ,to ensure1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 t projects support$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates use local labor & pr(essional capacities1 9 contra/ to infra/ructure projects c>ri$ out by ! ,,prc4 7#g7 ,to assi/ 9 id5tify+ & promot+ alt]natives = port logi/ics data managem5t sy/ems curr5tly (f]$ by /rategic competitors1 includ+ ! ,,prc4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 #f1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! purposes ( ! ,/rategic ,ports ,initiative4 #afe4 ,next-g5]ation %ipp+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate is au?oriz$ to c>ry out ! foll[+ activities to support ! developm5t ( next-g5]ation %ipp+ corridors or gre5 %ipp+ corridors3 7#a7 ,conduct analysis to det]m9e ,unit$ ,/ates priorities = coop]ation ) p>tn] c\ntries on next-g5]ation %ipp+ corridors or gre5 %ipp+ corridors4 7#b7 ,support rese>* & developm5t initiatives & te*nical assi/ance1 z appropriate1 9 ! foll[+ areas3 7,a7 ,next-g5]ation port design1 eng9e]+1 & ar*itecture4 7,b7 ,hydrog5 fuel production & hydrog5 fuel /orage & utilization capacities at ports4 7,c7 ,comm]cial-scale high-spe$ electric vehicle truck+ fleet *>g+ infra/ructure4 7,d7 ,logi/ics & %ipp+ corridor plann+4 7,e7 ,hydrog5 pipel9es4 7,f7 ,liquid hydrog5 p[] vessels1 & o!r next-g5]ation m>9e propulsion sy/ems1 design & manufactur+1 includ+ bo? new vessels & retr(it & refurbi%m5t ( exi/+ vessels4 7#c7 ,support private sector inve/m5t 9 next-g5]ation %ipp+ infra/ructure 9 p>tn] c\ntries ) /rong or em]g+ comm]cial ties ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates t-- 7,a7 are /rategically or c5trally locat$ m>kets 9 int]national comm]ce2 or 7,b7 face gr[+ or conc]n+ f9ancial entanglem5ts ) malign =eign gov]nm5ts4 7b7 ,p>amet]s ,9 c>ry+ out activities au?oriz$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all ensure t all activities align ) ! national security int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! purposes ( ! ,/rategic ,ports ,initiative au?oriz$ pursuant to section #afd4 7c7 ,int]national ,m>itime ,organization ,! ,unit$ ,/ates %all use its voice1 vote1 & influ5ce 9 ! ,int]national ,m>itime ,organization to- 7#a7 c\nt] any attempts by ! ,,prc or o!r /rategic competitors to advance or advocate = policies1 regulations1 or te*nical /&>ds t unfairly b5efit p>ticul> c\ntries & _! dome/ic indu/ries & products to ! detrim5t ( free & fair m>kets2 7#b7 advocate = ! adoption ( next-g5]ation %ipp+ indu/ry te*nologies & infra/ructure /&>ds1 policies1 regulations & coop]ation initiatives t advance ,unit$ ,/ates national & economic security int]e/s2 7#c7 p>ticipate 9 ! ,int]national ,m>itime ,organization's global te*nical coop]ation projects to support gr[+ ! capacity ( p>ties to develop & mod]nize global %ipp+ indu/ries te*nologies & infra/ructure2 & 7#d7 repres5t ! int]e/s ( ,unit$ ,/ates /akehold]s impact$ by ,int]national ,m>itime ,organization initiatives4 7d7 ,limitation ,prior to provid+ fund+ = activities to support ! e/abli%m5t & developm5t ( next-g5]ation %ipp+ corridors or gre5 %ipp+ corridors1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate %all obta9 commitm5ts f p>ticipat+ c\ntries 9 ! foll[+ areas3 7#a7 ,prohibit+ exclusivity or pref]5ces = specific int]national %ipp+ r\tes1 includ+ exclusive access = specific vessels1 fleets1 or m>itime %ipp+ companies ( ! ,,prc4 7#b7 ,prev5t+ ! sale1 lease1 or op]ational control ( port op]ations1 or any subsidi>y op]ations1 includ+ security1 communications & in=mation te*nology1 or en]gy suppli]s to entities own$ or controll$ by ! ,,prc4 7#c7 ,prohibit+ ! use (1 or contracts ) communications1 survey1 & logi/ics managem5t provid]s own$ or controll$ by ! ,,prc4 7#d7 ,ma9ta9+ transp>5t & acc\ntable security op]ations t are n contract$ to entities own$ or controll$ by ! ,,prc4 7#e7 ,ensur+ t ports d n s]ve z ports ( call = ,,prc milit>y or rese>* vessels4 7#f7 ,ensur+ t ports are op]at$ 9 a transp>5t & acc\ntable mann]1 consi/5t ) dome/ic & applicable int]national law4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #abj1jjj1jjj ov] ! next ?ree fiscal ye>s to c>ry out activities "u ?is section4 #aff4 ,global ,/rategic ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t ,fund 7a7 ,/rategic ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t ,fund 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates a fund to be kn[n z ! ,global ,/rategic ,infra/ructure ,fund 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,fund7 = ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate to provide = assi/ance1 includ+ ?r\gh contributions = /rategic infra/ructure projects globally z au?oriz$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available = su* purposes1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,fund e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7a77#a71 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$-- 7,a7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #djj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$2 7,b7 = fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #djj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$2 7,c7 = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #djj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$2 7,d7 = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #djj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$2 & 7,e7 = fiscal ye> #bjbi1 #djj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#c7 ,transf] au?ority ,am\nts 9 ! ,fund %all be transf]r$ & m]g$ ) acc\nts )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 ! ,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,int]national ,developm5t ,f9ance ,corporation1 ! ,mill5nium ,*all5ge ,corporation1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade & ,developm5t ,ag5cy1 z appropriate1 to be us$ = su* purposes4 7#d7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all consult ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t on ! allocations ( ! ,fund4 7#e7 ,loans & loan gu>antees ,am\nts transf]r$ f ! ,fund to ! ,export-,import ,bank & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,int]national ,developm5t ,f9ance ,corporation1 among o!r purposes1 may be made available = ! co/s ( direct loans & loan gu>antees1 includ+ ! co/ ( modify+ su* loans & loan gu>antees1 z def9$ 9 section #ejb ( ! ,congressional ,budget ,act ( #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a74 7b7 ,prioritization ,9 evaluat+ proposals = /rategic infra/ructure projects fund$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all prioritize-- 7#a7 projects t h ! highe/ /rategic value to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 projects relat$ to-- 7,a7 /rategic transport infra/ructure1 includ+ ports1 airports1 railroads1 & highways2 7,b7 en]gy infra/ructure1 te*nology1 & supply *a9s1 critical m9]als1 & relat$ areas t align ) ! (ficially convey$ en]gy ne$s ( p>tn] c\ntries & ) ! objective ( maximiz+ su* c\ntries' en]gy access1 en]gy security1 en]gy transition1 & resili5ce ne$s2 7,c7 secure in=mation & communications te*nology networks & infra/ructure to /r5g!n ! pot5tial = economic gr[? & to promote an op51 int]op]able1 reliable1 & secure int]net2 & 7,d7 global heal? security1 includ+ ?r\gh infra/ructure projects t increase ! availability1 accessibility1 & af=dability ( heal? c>e 9 p>tn] c\ntries4 7c7 ,/&>ds ,9 evaluat+ proposals = /rategic infra/ructure projects fund$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all adh]e to /&>ds = su/a9able1 transp>5t1 & quality infra/ructure inve/m5t & ensure projects include opportunities to advance economic gr[? priorities 9 ! p>tn] c\ntry & support good gov]nance & ! rule ( law4 7d7 ,projects 9 ,high ,income ,c\ntries ,support provid$ "u ! ,fund %all n be provid$ 9 c\ntries ) high-income economies 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ by ! ,_w ,bank7 unless ! ,presid5t c]tifies to ! appropriate congressional committees t su* support-- 7#a7 is necess>y to preempt or c\nt] ef=ts by a /rategic competitor ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to secure significant political or economic lev]age or acquire national security-s5sitive te*nologies or infra/ructure 9 a c\ntry t is an ally or p>tn] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 includes co/-%>+ arrangem5ts ) p>tn] c\ntries to ensure effective burd5-%>+ & long-t]m su/a9ability4 #afg4 ,modifications ( requirem5ts to become a ,mill5nium ,*all5ge ,corporation c&idate c\ntry 7a7 ,c&idate c\ntry qualifications ,section #fjf ( ! ,mill5nium ,*all5ge ,act ( #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ggje7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #fjf4 ,c&idate c\ntries 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a c\ntry %all be a c&idate c\ntry = purposes ( eligibility to receive assi/ance "u section #fje if-- 7#a7 ! p] capita income ( ! c\ntry 9 a fiscal ye> is equal to or less ?an ! ,_w ,bank ?re%old = initiat+ ! ,int]national ,bank = ,recon/ruction & ,developm5t graduation process = ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 subject to subsection 7b71 ! c\ntry is n ineligible to receive ,unit$ ,/ates economic assi/ance "u "p ,i ( ! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 by reason ( ! application ( any provision ( ! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act ( #aifa or any o!r provision ( law4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,= ! purposes ( det]m9+ :e!r a c\ntry is eligible1 pursuant to subsection 7a77#b71 to receive assi/ance "u section #fje1 ! ex]cise by ! ,presid5t1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 or any o!r (fic] or employee ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t ( any waiv] or susp5sion ( any provision ( law ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a77#b71 & notification to ! appropriate congressional committees 9 accordance ) su* provision ( law1 %all be con/ru$ z satisfy+ ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,det]m9ation by ! ,bo>d ,! ,bo>d %all det]m9e :e!r a c\ntry is a c&idate c\ntry = purposes ( ?is section4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,am5dm5t to report id5tify+ c&idate c\ntries ,section #fjh7;a77#a7 ( ! ,mill5nium ,*all5ge ,act ( #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjg7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #fjf7;a77#a77;,b7 & ins]t+ section #fjf7;a77#b74 7#b7 ,am5dm5t to ,mill5nium ,*all5ge ,compact au?ority ,section #fji7;b77#b7 ( su* ,act 7 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjh7;b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by am5d+ ! p>agraph head+ to read z foll[s3 ,c\ntry contributions2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ) respect to a l[] middle income c\ntry describ$ 9 section #fjf7;b714 7#c7 ,am5dm5t to au?orization to provide assi/ance = c&idate c\ntries ,section #faf7;b77#a7 ( su* ,act 7 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ggae7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7a7 or 7b7 ( section #fjf & ins]t+ section #fjf7;a74 7c7 ,modification to factors 9 det]m9+ eligibility ,section #fjg7;c77#b7 ( ! ,mill5nium ,*all5ge ,act ( #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjf7;c77#b77 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ consid] & ins]t+ prioritize ne$ & impact by consid]+4 #afh4 ,africa en]gy security & div]sification ,section #c ( ! ,electrify ,africa ,act ( #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-aba2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbic note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#aj7 advance ,unit$ ,/ates =eign policy & developm5t goals by assi/+ ,african c\ntries to r$uce _! dep5d5ce on c\ntries t use en]gy dep5d5ce = political influ5ce1 su* z ! ,russian ,f$]ation or ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a1 :i* h us$ en]gy & f9ancial res\rces to influ5ce o!r c\ntries2 7#aa7 promote ! en]gy security & dome/ic en]gy res\rce mobilization ( allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ,africa by-- 7,a7 enc\rag+ ! developm5t ( accessible1 transp>5t1 & competitive en]gy m>kets t provide div]sifi$ s\rces & reliable & af=dable p[]1 includ+ civil nucle> en]gy2 7,b7 promot+ dome/ic en]gy res\rce mobilization1 advanc+ regulatory re=ms 9 ! en]gy sector1 & support+ grid mod]nization & en]gy /orage deploym5t ef=ts2 & 7,c7 facilitat+ ! ef=ts ( p>tn] c\ntries to meet _! goals & commitm5ts relat$ to en]gy res\rce production & consumption2 7#ab7 enc\rage ,unit$ ,/ates public & private sector inve/m5t 9 ,african en]gy infra/ructure projects to bridge ! gap betwe5 en]gy security requirem5ts & comm]cial dem& 9 a way t is consi/5t ) ! region's capacity & ! goals & commitm5ts ( p>tn] c\ntries2 & 7#ac7 help facilitate ! trade & coop]ation on en]gy production1 advance en]gy te*nology developm5t & deploym5t1 & provide te*nical assi/ance to build capacities on regulatory improvem5ts & great] exp]tise on global m>kets 9 a way t b5efits ! en]gy security ( allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ 9 ,africa4 4 #afi4 ,enhanc+ resili5t critical infra/ructure 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s 7a7 ,program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 z appropriate1 %all develop & implem5t a /rategy = ! expansion1 improvem5t1 & protection ( resili5t critical infra/ructure 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,! /rategy & relat$ programm+ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 consid] !-- 7i7 curr5t & =eca/$ gaps 9 functionality (1 & ?reats to1 critical infra/ructure 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s1 includ+-- 7,i7 = disa/] prep>$ness & response1 transport connectivity1 op]ability ( heal? sy/ems1 in=mation & communications te*nology1 food security1 coa/al zone managem5t1 m>9e & wat] res\rce managem5t1 & en]gy security & access to electricity2 & 7,,ii7 to ! ext5t practicable1 ! rates1 sev]ity & driv]s ( det]ioration1 /ructural defici5cies1 & mo/ press+ ?reats to public safety f ag+1 at-risk1 & fail+ infra/ructure2 7ii7 ,unit$ ,/ates national security risks pos$ by weak1 outdat$1 at-risk1 & fail+ critical infra/ructure 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s1 ) p>ticul> consid]ation = ! int]connect$ness ( supply *a9s1 int]connect$ transportation networks1 te*nology1 communications1 & f9ancial sy/ems2 & 7iii7 ! policy-enabl+ environm5t = public & private sector inve/m5t 9 critical infra/ructure 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s1 includ+ ?r\gh local res\rce mobilization1 e>ly /age project prep>ation1 developm5t f9ance1 & =eign direct inve/m5t2 7,b7 seek to enhance ! ability ( ,pacific ,isl&]s1 includ+ gov]nm5ts at ! national & local levels1 civil society lead]s1 & private sector p>tn]s1 to attract & effectively manage public & private inve/m5t 9 critical infra/ructure :ile resi/+ pr$atory l5d+ & res\rce extraction deals by malign actors2 7,c7 id5tify priorities = critical infra/ructure improvem5t1 re9=cem5t1 re-eng9e]+1 or replacem5t bas$ on ! significance ( su* infra/ructure to ensur+ public heal?1 safety1 & economic gr[?2 7,d7 support inve/m5t & improvem5t 9 natural res\rce managem5t & cons]vation2 7,e7 include recomm5dations = policy & gov]nance re=ms 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s1 z necess>y & appropriate1 to /r5g!n critical infra/ructure resili5ce2 & 7,f7 support tra9+s & in=mation %>+1 te*nology ex*anges1 rev]se trade missions1 & pilot projects t provide ,pacific ,isl&]s ) access to prov51 co/-effective solutions = mitigat+ ! risks associat$ ) critical infra/ructure vuln]abilities & relat$ int]dep5d5cies4 7b7 ,coord9ation ,! program develop$ "u ?is section %\ld be coord9at$ ) l-m9d$ allies1 p>tn]s1 & regional & int]national organizations to enc\rage alignm5t ( ef=ts & to avoid duplicative inve/m5ts & programm+4 7c7 ,disa/] prep>$ness ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 9 consultation ) ! relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies ) te*nical & practical exp]tise1 %all "w ) ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries to-- 7#a7 provide te*nical assi/ance1 education1 & tra9+1 includ+ ?r\gh grants & coop]ative agreem5ts = qualifi$ ,unit$ ,/ates & local nongov]nm5tal organizations1 to enhance e>ly w>n+ sy/ems1 em]g5cy managem5t & prep>$ness proc$ures1 & po/-disa/] relief & recov]y2 & 7#b7 enhance coord9ation ( exi/+ disa/] mitigation & response plans 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s region1 includ+ by ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s 9 ! region4 7d7 ,int]national f9ancial in/itutions ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all direct ! repres5tatives ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! ,_w ,bank ,gr\p1 ! ,int]national ,monet>y ,fund1 & ! ,asian ,developm5t ,bank to use ! voice & vote ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to support su/a9able1 resili5t1 & high quality infra/ructure projects 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s4 #agj4 ,oceania ,re/oration & ,haz>ds ,removal ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all e/abli% an ,oceania ,re/oration & ,haz>ds ,removal ,program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,program74 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! ,program is-- 7#a7 to coord9ate ) ! c\ntries ( ,oceania-- 7,a7 to support survey & cle>ance op]ations ( buri$ & ab&on$ bombs1 mort>s1 artill]y %ells1 & unexplod$ ordnance f battlefields ( ,_w ,w> ,,ii2 & 7,b7 to id5tify1 isolate1 & :]e appropriate1 mitigate environm5tal risks associat$ ) subm]g$ m>itime vessels t pose a ?reat to public heal? or m>9e res\rces because ( ! pres5ce ( oil1 fuel1 corrosive metals1 or o!r tox9s2 & 7#b7 to build ! national capacity ( ! c\ntries ( ,oceania to id5tify1 isolate1 & mitigate risks relat$ to explosive ordnance haz>ds1 subm]g$ m>itime vessels1 or relat$ haz>d\s m>9e debris ?r\gh survey & disposal tra9+1 fund+ to relevant nongov]nm5tal organizations1 & support to regional coop]ation initiatives ) c\ntries t are allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ,au/ralia1 ,france1 ,japan1 ,new ,zeal&1 ! ,republic ( ,korea1 & ! ,unit$ ,k+dom4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate #a1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi to c>ry out ?is section4 #aga4 ,coord9ation ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies & coop]ation & p>ticipation ( nongov]nm5tal entities ,! ,f$]al (ficials responsible = c>ry+ out policies & actions "u sections #afh & #afi %\ld1 z appropriate-- 7#a7 coord9ate ) exi/+ programs & ef=ts ( relevant ag5cies ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t1 includ+ ) reg>d to ! ,republic ( ! ,m>%all ,isl&s1 ! ,f$]at$ ,/ates ( ,micronesia1 & ! ,republic ( ,palau2 7#b7 seek ! coop]ation & p>ticipation ( ,unit$ ,/ates private sector1 ,unit$ ,/ates nongov]nm5tal organizations1 & ,unit$ ,/ates in/itutions ( high] education2 & 7#c7 "w ) civil society organizations & o!r relevant /akehold]s 9 ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries1 z appropriate4 #agb4 ,f9d+s relat$ to ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a's indu/rial pollution ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,/ate-own$ ent]prises ( ! ,,prc are subject to ! direction ( bo? ! /ate & ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty 7,,ccp71 & ! ,,ccp /rives to increase _! influ5ce ov] ! global economy by pursu+ pr$atory & exploitative trade1 economic1 & indu/rial practices design$ to out-compete ! ,unit$ ,/ates & o!r m>ket economies4 7#b7 ,! ,,prc's control ( key compon5ts ( critical global supply *a9s1 includ+ critical m9]als1 semiconductors1 batt]ies1 sol> panels1 & ph>maceuticals1 z outl9$ 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce's ,febru>y #bjbc ,annual ,?reat ,assessm5t1 repres5ts a direct ?reat to ,unit$ ,/ates national security & h>ms global economic competition4 7#c7 ,! ,,ccp's indu/rial /rategy1 z articulat$ 9 ! ,made 9 ,*9a #bjbe plan1 aims to dom9ate global manufactur+ 9 crucial en]gy te*nologies1 includ+ advanc$ mat]ials1 batt]ies1 & p[] equipm5t4 7#d7 ,! ,,prc1 by f> ! _w's l>ge/ pollut]1 acc\nts = approximately #a_/c ( global c>bon dioxide 7,,co#b7 emissions accord+ to ! ,int]national ,en]gy ,adm9i/ration & subsidizes its indu/ries1 manufactur]s1 & exports by nei!r implem5t+ nor en=c+ adequate environm5tal or labor protection /&>ds4 7#e7 ,! ,,prc's indu/rial sectors l agriculture1 m9+1 automotive production1 & comput] & electronics manufactur+ emit #c times m c>bon dioxide z comp>$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates' same indu/rial sectors1 & ne>ly #b times m c>bon dioxide ?an ! global av]age ( ! production ( comp>able goods 9 o!r =eign c\ntries1 accord+ to indu/ry track+ data f ! ,int]national ,en]gy ,ag5cy4 7#f7 ,! ,,ccp seeks to utilize ! ,belt & ,road ,initiative 7,,bri7 & ! ,global ,developm5t ,initiative 7,,gdi7 to increase ! dep5d5ce ( l[-income & l[]-middle income c\ntries 9 ,asia1 ,africa1 ,europe1 & ! ,am]icas on ! ,,prc at ! exp5se ( trapp+ su* c\ntries 9 long-t]m1 high-pollut+1 debt-ridd51 l[-quality infra/ructure projects t und]m9e develop+ c\ntries' ef=ts to su/a9ably gr[ & indu/rialize _! economies to maximize b5efits & p>ticipation = _! citiz5ry1 :ile increas+ global pollution4 7#g7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7,a7 has adopt$ _m environm5tal protections1 includ+ ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq471 ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq471 ! ,toxic ,sub/ances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq471 & m ?an #ae o!r major environm5tal protection laws t-- 7i7 add co/s to ! production ( goods 9 ord] to secure ! b5efits ( environm5tal protection & cons]vation ef=ts2 & 7ii7 s]ve to mean+fully decrease gre5h\se gases su* z c>bon dioxide 7,,co#b71 me?ane 7,,*#d71 nitr\s oxide 7,n#b,o71 sulfur hexafluoride 7,,sf#f71 hydr(luoroc>bons 7,h,f,cs71 p]fluoroc>bons 7,p,f,cs71 & o!r fluor9at$ gre5h\se gases2 7,b7 is ! _w's l>ge/ consum] m>ket & its economy is highly integrat$ into ! _w2 & 7,c7 be>s responsibility to ensure t ! ,unit$ ,/ates m>ket does n inc5tivize =um %opp+ = ! production ( goods to jurisdictions ) l[ environm5tal /&>ds to obta9 a competitive co/ advantage :ile und]m9+ ef=ts to address transnational environm5tal & res\rce *all5ges z well z global public heal?4 7#h7 ,any reali/ic pa?way to sub/antially r$uce global c>bon emissions w require ! ,,prc to be held acc\ntable = its role z ! _w's l>ge/ pollut]4 #agc4 ,promot+ responsible developm5t alt]natives to ! ,belt & ,road ,initiative & ,global ,developm5t ,initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,presid5t %\ld seek opportunities to p>tn] ) multilat]al developm5t f9ance in/itutions to develop f9anc+ tools bas$ on %>$ developm5t f9ance crit]ia & me*anisms to support inve/m5ts 9 develop+ c\ntries t-- 7#a7 support l[ c>bon economic developm5t2 & 7#b7 promote resili5cy & adaptation to environm5tal *anges4 7b7 ,p>tn]%ip ,! ,*ief ,executive ,(fic] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,int]national ,developm5t ,f9ance ,corporation %\ld seek to p>tn] ) o!r multilat]al developm5t f9ance in/itutions & developm5t f9ance in/itutions to lev]age ! respective available funds to support l[ c>bon economic developm5t1 :i* may include nucle> en]gy projects1 environm5tal adaptation1 & resili5ce activities 9 develop+ c\ntries4 7c7 ,jo9t coop]ation on infra/ructure projects 7#a7 ,jo9t support ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 & o!r relevant ag5cy heads may co-f9ance1 or provide jo9t support =1 infra/ructure projects t advance ! developm5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ov]seas & provide viable alt]natives to projects t w\ld o!rwise be includ$ )9 ! ,,prc's ,belt & ,initiative & ,global ,developm5t ,initiative4 7#b7 ,conditions ,co-f9anc+ agreem5ts & arrangem5ts au?oriz$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 may n be approv$ unless-- 7,a7 ! projects to be f9anc$-- 7i7 promote ! public good2 & 7ii7 w h sub/antially l[] environm5tal impact ?an ! propos$ ,belt & ,road ,initiative & ,global ,developm5t ,initiative alt]native2 & 7,b7 ! appropriate committees ( ,congress are notifi$ n lat] ?an #ae days 9 advance ( ent]+ into su* co-f9anc+ arrangem5ts4 #agd4 ,int]national coop]ation to secure critical m9]al supply *a9s 7a7 ,/atem5t ( policy on critical m9]al supply *a9s ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7#a7 to collaborate ) allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to build secure & resili5t critical m9]als supply *a9s1 includ+ 9 ! m9+1 process+1 & valuation ( critical m9]als1 z well z ) respect to advanc$ manufactur+ t includes critical m9]als2 7#b7 to prioritize ! developm5t & production ( critical m9]als dome/ically1 bo? to supply dome/ic ne$s & = export to allies & p>tn]s t p>ticipate 9 secure & resili5t supply *a9s = critical m9]als2 7#c7 to r$uce or elim9ate reliance & dep5d5ce on critical m9]al supply *a9s controll$ by ! ,,prc1 ! ,russian ,f$]ation1 ,iran1 or any o!r adv]s>y ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#d7 to "w ) allies & p>tn]s on enhanc+ evaluation capability & te*nology 9 tru/$ c\ntries t produce critical m9]als to avoid ! export ( m9$ & process$ critical m9]als to adv]s>ies ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#e7 to id5tify & implem5t m>ket-bas$ inc5tives = ! purposes ( facilitat+ ! creation & ma9t5ance ( secure & resili5t critical m9]al supply *a9s 9 collaboration ) allies & p>tn]s2 7#f7 to prioritize secur+ critical m9]al supply *a9s 9 ,unit$ ,/ates =eign policy1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( economic tools to inve/ responsibly 9 projects 9 p>tn] c\ntries 9 a mann] t bo? b5efits local populations & bol/]s ! supply ( critical m9]als to ! ,unit$ ,/ates & allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#g7 t collaboration ) allies & p>tn]s to build secure & resili5t critical m9]al supply *a9s %all n replace ,unit$ ,/ates ef=ts to increase dome/ic developm5t & production ( critical m9]als4 7b7 ,int]national negotiations relat+ to protect+ critical m9]al supply *a9s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,presid5t is au?oriz$ to negotiate an agreem5t ) int]national p>tn]s = ! purposes ( e/abli%+ a coalition-- 7,a7 to facilitate-- 7i7 ! m9+1 process+1 & supply ( critical m9]als2 & 7ii7 advanc$ manufactur+ t includes critical m9]als2 & 7,b7 to secure an adequate supply ( critical m9]als & relevant products1 manufactur+ inputs1 & compon5ts t are heavily dep5d5t on critical m9]al res\rces = ! ,unit$ ,/ates & o!r memb]s ( ! coalition 79 ?is subsection ref]r$ to z memb] c\ntries74 7#b7 ,negotiat+ objectives ,! ov]all objectives = negotiat+ an agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %\ld be-- 7,a7 to e/abli% me*anisms = memb] c\ntries to build secure & resili5t supply *a9s = critical m9]als1 includ+ 9-- 7i7 ! m9+1 ref9em5t1 process+1 & valuation ( critical m9]als2 & 7ii7 advanc$ manufactur+ ( products1 compon5ts1 & mat]ials t are dep5d5t on critical m9]als2 7,b7 to improve economies ( scale & jo9t coop]ation ) int]national p>tn]s 9 secur+ access & means ( production ?r\gh\t ! supply *a9s ( critical m9]als & manufactur+ processes dep5d5t on critical m9]als2 7,c7 to e/abli% me*anisms1 ) appropriate m>ket-bas$ discipl9es1 t provide & ma9ta9 opportunities among memb] c\ntries = creat+ indu/ry economies ( scale to attract jo9t inve/m5t among ^? c\ntries1 includ+-- 7i7 coop]ation on jo9t projects1 includ+ co/-%>+ on build+ appropriate infra/ructure to access deposits ( critical m9]als2 & 7ii7 creation or enhancem5t ( national & int]national programs to support ! developm5t ( robu/ indu/ries by provid+ appropriate sector-specific inc5tives1 su* z political risk & o!r insurance opportunities1 f9anc+1 & o!r support1 =-- 7,i7 m9+ & process+ critical m9]als2 7,,ii7 manufactur+ ( products1 compon5ts1 & mat]ials t are dep5d5t on critical m9]als & are ess5tial to consum] te*nology products or h important national security implications2 & 7,,iii7 associat$ transportation ne$s t are tailor$ to ! h&l+1 movem5t1 & logi/ics managem5t ( critical m9]als & products1 compon5ts1 & mat]ials t are dep5d5t on critical m9]als2 7,d7 to e/abli% m>ket-bas$ rules = memb] c\ntries reg>d+ adoption ( qualify+ tax & o!r inc5tives to /imulate inve/m5t1 z balanc$ by m>ket-bas$ discipl9es to ensure a fair play+ field among ^? c\ntries2 7,e7 to e/abli% recomm5d$ be/ practices to protect-- 7i7 labor rights2 7ii7 ! natural environm5t & ecosy/ems ne> critical m9]al indu/rial sites2 & 7iii7 safety ( communities ne> critical m9]al indu/rial activities2 7,f7 to advance economic gr[? 9 develop+ c\ntries ) critical m9]al res]ves1 includ+ = ! b5efit ( ! citiz5s ( ^? c\ntries2 7,g7 to e/abli% rules all[+ = ! e/abli%m5t ( a consortium t is res\rc$ & emp[]$ to bid & compete 9 acquir+ & secur+ pot5tial deposits ( critical m9]als 9 c\ntries t are n memb]s ( ! coalition describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 79 ?is subsection ref]r$ to z nonmemb] c\ntries72 7,h7 to e/abli% a me*anism = jo9t res\rce mapp+ ) proc$ures = equitable %>+ ( in=mation on pot5tial deposits ( critical m9]als n less frequ5tly ?an annually2 7,i7 to e/abli% appropriate me*anisms = ! recognition & en=cem5t by a memb] c\ntry ( judgm5ts relat+ to environm5tal & relat$ h>ms caus$ by m9+ op]ations )9 su* memb] c\ntry 9 contrav5tion ( t c\ntry's laws2 & 7,j7 to improve supply *a9 security among memb] c\ntries by provid+ = national treatm5t inve/m5t protections among ^? c\ntries t are equal to1 or bett] ?an1 ! /&>ds 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates model bilat]al inve/m5t treaty4 7c7 ,m9]als ,security ,p>tn]%ip au?orization 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ,economic ,gr[?1 ,en]gy1 & ! ,environm5t1 is au?oriz$ to lead ,unit$ ,/ates p>ticipation 9 ! ,m9]als ,security ,p>tn]%ip1 = ! foll[+ purposes3 7,a7 ,to id5tify & support inve/m5t & advocate = comm]cial critical m9]al m9+1 process+1 & ref9+ projects t enable robu/ & secure critical m9]al supply *a9s1 9 consultation ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z appropriate4 7,b7 ,to coord9ate ) relevant regional bureaus to develop regional diplomatic engagem5t /rategies relat$ to critical m9]als projects & to id5tify projects t are priorities4 7,c7 ,to coord9ate ) ,unit$ ,/ates missions abroad on projects1 programs1 & inve/m5ts t enable robu/ & secure critical m9]al supply *a9s4 7,d7 ,to coord9ate ) curr5t & prospective memb]s ( ! ,m9]als ,security ,p>tn]%ip4 7,e7 ,to e/abli% a me*anism = in=mation-%>+ ) memb]s ( ! ,m9]als ,security ,p>tn]%ip4 7,f7 ,to e/abli% policies & proc$ures1 & if necess>y1 to provide fund+ to facilitate coop]ation on jo9t projects ) memb]s ( ! ,m9]als ,security ,p>tn]%ip & ! ,m9]al ,security ,=um1 includ+ ^? relat$ to co/-%>+ agreem5ts1 political risk insurance1 f9anc+1 equity inve/m5ts1 & o!r support1 9 coord9ation ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z appropriate4 7,g7 ,if an agreem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 is ent]$ into1 to support ! e/abli%m5t ( ! coalition describ$ 9 t subsection4 7#b7 ,database ,z "p ( ! ,m9]als ,security ,p>tn]%ip1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y1 is au?oriz$ to e/abli% & ma9ta9 a database ( critical m9]al projects = ! purpose ( provid+ high quality & up-to-date in=mation to ! private sector 9 ord] to spur great] inve/m5t1 increase ! resili5ce ( global critical m9]als supply *a9s1 & boo/ ,unit$ ,/ates supply4 7#c7 ,qualifications = p]sonnel ,) respect to /aff+ p]sonnel to c>ry out ! ,m9]als ,security ,p>tn]%ip1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize individuals ) ! foll[+ qualifications3 7,a7 ,sub/antive k & exp]i5ce 9 issues relat$ to critical m9]als supply *a9 & _! application to /rategic indu/ries1 includ+ 9 ! def5se1 en]gy1 & te*nology sectors4 7,b7 ,sub/antive k & exp]i5ce 9 l>ge-scale multi-donor project f9anc+ & relat$ te*nical & diplomatic arrangem5ts1 int]national coalition-build+1 & project managem5t4 7,c7 ,sub/antive k & exp]i5ce 9 trade & =eign policy1 def5se-indu/rial base policy1 or national security-s5sitive supply *a9 issues4 7#d7 ,private sector coord9ation ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all ensure close coord9ation betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 ! private sector1 & relevant civil society gr\ps on ! implem5tation ( ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,project selection 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ?r\gh its p>ticipation 9 ! ,m9]als ,security ,p>tn]%ip1 %all prioritize projects t advance ! national & economic security int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,crit]ia requirem5ts ,! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld advocate = ! ,m9]als ,security ,p>tn]%ip to use environm5tal1 social1 or gov]nance /&>ds1 includ+ z crit]ia = project selection1 t are consi/5t ) ,unit$ ,/ates law or int]national agreem5ts approv$ by ,congress4 7d7 ,unit$ /ates memb]%ip 9 ! ,int]national ,nickel ,/udy ,gr\p 7#a7 ,unit$ ,/ates memb]%ip ,! ,presid5t is au?oriz$ to accept ! ,t]ms ( ,ref]5ce ( & ma9ta9 memb]%ip ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! ,int]national ,nickel ,/udy ,gr\p 7,,insg74 7#b7 ,paym5ts ( assess$ contributions ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd & !reaft]1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates assess$ contributions to ! ,,insg may be paid f funds appropriat$ = ,contributions to ,int]national ,organizations4 7e7 ,critical m9]al def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m critical m9]al-- 7#a7 has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf72 & 7#b7 includes any o!r m9]al or m9]al mat]ial det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate-- 7,a7 to be ess5tial to ! economic or national security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 to h a supply *a9 vuln]able to disruption4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe to enhance critical m9]al supply *a9 security1 includ+ to implem5t ?is section4 ,d ,digital te*nology & connectivity #agf4 ,(fice ( ! ,special ,envoy ,= ,critical & ,em]g+ ,te*nology 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an ,(fice ( ! ,special ,envoy = ,critical & ,em]g+ ,te*nology 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,(fice71 :i* may be locat$ )9 ! ,bureau = ,cyb]space & ,digital ,policy4 7b7 ,lead]%ip 7#a7 ,special envoy ,! ,(fice %all be head$ by a ,special ,envoy = ,critical & ,em]g+ ,te*nology1 :o %all-- 7,a7 be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 by & ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate2 7,b7 h ! rank & /atus ( ambassador2 & 7,c7 report to ! ,ambassador-at-,l>ge = ,cyb]space & ,digital ,policy4 7c7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,(fice may include repres5tatives or exp]t detailees f o!r key ,f$]al ag5cies or rese>* & te*nology-focus$ fell[%ip programs1 z det]m9$ by ! ,special ,envoy = ,critical & ,em]g+ ,te*nology & ) ! cons5t ( ! ,ambassador-at-,l>ge = ,cyb]space & ,digital ,policy1 9 coord9ation ) relevant ,dep>tm5t /akehold]s & appropriate s5ior (ficials ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate & su* ag5cies4 7d7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,(fice are to assi/ ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate 9 ! coord9ation ( ,dep>tm5t & int]ag5cy action 9 support ( ! functions describ$ 9 subsection 7e74 7e7 ,critical & em]g+ functions ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all-- 7#a7 e/abli%1 9 coord9ation ) relevant bureaus1 (fices & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 an int]ag5cy security review process = proposals reg>d+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t-fund$ int]national collaboration on c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies & associat$ rese>*2 7#b7 e/abli% & coord9ate an int]ag5cy /rategy to facilitate int]national coop]ation ) ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s reg>d+ ! developm5t1 use1 & deploym5t ( c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies & associat$ /&>ds & safegu>ds = rese>* security1 intellectual prop]ty protection1 & illicit k transf]2 7#c7 facilitate te*nology p>tn]%ips ) c\ntries & relevant political & economic unions t are committ$ to-- 7,a7 ! rule ( law & respect = human rights1 includ+ fre$om ( spee*1 & expression2 7,b7 ! safe & responsible developm5t & use ( c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies & ! e/abli%m5t ( relat$ norms & /&>ds1 includ+ = rese>* security & ! protection ( s5sitive data & te*nology2 7,c7 a secure int]net ar*itecture gov]n$ by a multi-/akehold] model in/ead ( c5traliz$ gov]nm5t control2 7,d7 robu/ int]national coop]ation to promote op5 & int]op]able te*nological products & s]vices t are necess>y to fre$om1 innovation1 transp>5cy1 & privacy2 & 7,e7 /r5g!n+ multilat]al coord9ation on c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies1 z def9$ 9 subsection 7f71 9 coord9ation ) relevant ,dep>tm5t /akehold]s & bureaus1 includ+ ?r\gh diplomatic initiatives1 in=mation %>+1 & o!r activities1 to def5d ! pr9ciples describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 aga9/ ef=ts by /ate & non-/ate actors to und]m9e !m2 7#d7 support ef=ts to h>monize critical & em]g+ te*nology gov]nance regimes ) p>tn]s1 coord9at+ on basic & pre-competitive rese>* & developm5t initiatives1 & collaborat+ to pursue su* opportunities 9 c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies2 7#e7 coord9ate ) o!r te*nology p>tn]s on export control policies = c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies1 z def9$ 9 subsection 7g71 includ+ c\nt]+ illicit k & data transf] relat$ to c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies rese>* & use2 7#f7 conduct or support diplomatic engagem5t1 9 coord9ation ) o!r relevant ,dep>tm5t /akehold]s & bureaus1 (fices1 & relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 ) allies & p>tn]s to develop /&>ds & coord9ate policies design$ to c\nt] illicit k & data transf] 9 academia relat$ to c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nology rese>*2 7#g7 coord9ate ) allies1 p>tn]s1 & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 ) ! concurr5ce ( o!r relevant ,dep>tm5t /akehold]s & bureaus1 to prev5t ! exploitation ( rese>* p>tn]%ips relat$ to c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies2 7#h7 %>e in=mation reg>d+ ! ?reat pos$ by ! transf] ( c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies to au?orit>ian gov]nm5ts1 includ+ ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a & ! ,russian ,f$]ation1 & ! ways 9 :i* autocratic regimes are utiliz+ te*nology to erode individual fre$oms & o!r f\ndations ( op51 democratic societies2 & 7#i7 collaborate ) private companies1 trade associations1 & ?9k tanks to realize ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#h71 9 coord9ation ) relevant ,dep>tm5t /akehold]s & bureaus4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] = ! foll[+ #c ye>s1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce & ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 z appropriate1 %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees an unclassifi$ report1 ) a classifi$ index1 if necess>y1 reg>d+-- 7#a7 ! activities ( ! ,(fice relat$ to p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#i7 ( subsection 7e71 includ+ any coop]ative initiatives & p>tn]%ips pursu$ ) ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s1 & ! results ( su* activities1 initiatives1 & p>tn]%ips2 7#b7 ! activities ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a1 ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty1 & ! ,russian ,f$]ation 9 sectors relat$ to c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies & ! ?reats !y pose to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#c7 an inv5tory ( all int]national rese>* & developm5t programs = c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t or ,,usaid t include p>ticipation by in/itutions or organizations t are affiliat$ )1 or receive support f1 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a or ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,russian ,f$]ation4 7g7 ,critical & em]g+ te*nologies ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m c]ta9 critical & em]g+ te*nologies means te*nologies det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y f ! critical & em]g+ te*nologies li/ publi%$ by ! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil 7,,n/c7 at ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,policy1 z am5d$ by subsequ5t updates to ! li/ issu$ by ! ,,n/c4 #agg4 ,realign+ ! ,regional ,te*nology ,(fic] ,program ,section #iejh7;a77#a7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate ,au?orizations ,act ( #bjbb 7division ,i ( ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcje7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 & %all be adm9i/]$ by ! ,bureau = ,cyb]space & ,digital ,policy be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 #agh4 ,annual semiconductor indu/ry monitor+ report on ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a 7a7 ,report requir$ ,n lat] ?an ,may #a1 #bjbe1 & annually !reaft] = #e ye>s1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies z appropriate1 %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report on ! advanc$ semiconductor manufactur+ capabilities ( ! ,,prc4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ by subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 ! dome/ic semiconductor manufactur+ capabilities ( ! ,,prc2 7#b7 ye>-by-ye> te*nological developm5t ef=ts by ! ,,prc 9 ! fields ( advanc$ semiconductor manufactur+ & artificial intellig5ce *ipmak+1 includ+ relevant gov]nm5t plans & initiatives2 7#c7 engagem5t betwe5 ! ,,prc & o!r =eign c\ntries ) respect to advanc$ semiconductor manufactur+ equipm5t capabilities2 7#d7 an analysis ( ! impact ( ,unit$ ,/ates & alli$ & p>tn] export controls on cov]$ items relat$ to ! developm5t ( advanc$ semiconductor manufactur+ 9 ! ,,prc2 & 7#e7 an assessm5t ( :e!r su* export controls rema9 effective 9 curb+ ! developm5t ( advanc$ semiconductor manufactur+ equipm5t capabilities 9 ! ,,prc & recomm5dations = enhanc+ effectiv5ess ( su* controls4 7c7 ,=m 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! report requir$ by subsection 7a7 %all be submitt$ 9 unclassifi$ =m & %all include a classifi$ annex1 provid+ additional details & support+ intellig5ce1 z available4 7#b7 ,public availability ,! unclassifi$ portion or a synopsis ( ! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be made available on a publicly accessible int]net website ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 #agi4 ,combatt+ ,,ai-enabl$ dis9=mation 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! rapid developm5t ( publicly available1 af=dable g5]ative artificial intellig5ce 7,,ai7 te*nology1 includ+ ! use ( l>ge language models 7,,llm7 to fuel natural language process+ applications1 has ! pot5tial to fundam5tally alt] ! nature ( dis9=mation & propag&a campaigns by enabl+ f9ely tailor$1 auto-g5]at$ dis9=mation swiftly1 9 any language1 at scale1 & at l[-co/s2 7#b7 academia & private indu/ry1 includ+ social m$ia plat=ms1 play a critical role 9 e/abli%+ safegu>ds = p[]ful1 publicly available tools = produc+ ,,ai-g5]at$ cont5t1 & x is 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates national security int]e/ to ensure t ^! te*nologies are n misus$ by =eign malign actors to enhance influ5ce op]ations abroad2 7#c7 ! ability to id5tify1 track1 & label orig9al text1 audio1 & visual cont5t is becom+ increas+ly vital to ,unit$ ,/ates national int]e/s z sophi/icat$ ,,ai-g5]at$ cont5t creation becomes increas+ly available to ! public at l[ co/s2 7#d7 coalitions su* z ! cont5t au!nticity initiative 7,,cai7 & ! coalition = cont5t prov5ance & au?ority 7,c#b,,pa7 play important roles 9 e/abli%+ op5 indu/ry /&>ds = cont5t au!nticity & digital cont5t prov5ance2 & 7#e7 ! ,dep>tm5t1 z ! lead ag5cy = ,unit$ ,/ates =eign affairs1 includ+ public diplomacy1 %\ld "w )9 ! int]ag5cy process to develop a common approa* to ,unit$ ,/ates int]national engagem5t on issues relat$ to ,,ai-enabl$ dis9=mation4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( policy x %all be ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7#a7 to %>e k ) allies & p>tn]s ( in/ances :5 =eign /ate & non-/ate actors h lev]ag$ g5]ative ,,ai to augm5t dis9=mation campaigns or propag&a2 7#b7 to "w ) private indu/ry & academia1 z appropriate1 to mitigate ! risks associat$ ) public rese>* on g5]ative ,,ai te*nologies2 & 7#c7 to support ef=ts 9 develop+ digital cont5t prov5ance detection te*niques & te*nologies 9 l9e ) ,unit$ ,/ates national security int]e/s4 7c7 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,c\nt]+ ,,ai-,enabl$ ,dis9=mation ,task ,=ce 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all e/abli% )9 ! ,dep>tm5t a ,c\nt]+ ,,ai-,enabl$ ,dis9=mation ,task ,=ce 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,task ,=ce7 to-- 7,a7 id5tify pot5tial responses to ! gr[+ ?reat ( ,,ai-enabl$ dis9=mation & its use by =eign /ate & non-/ate actors to augm5t influ5ce op]ations & dis9=mation campaigns2 7,b7 "w closely ) private indu/ry & academia to id5tify & coord9ate ef=ts 9 develop+ digital cont5t prov5ance detection te*niques & te*nologies2 7,c7 develop ! dep>tm5t's int]nal coord9ation across regional & functional bureaus on ! issue ( ,,ai-enabl$ dis9=mation2 7,d7 develop a unifi$ approa* to int]national coord9ation on-- 7i7 e/abli%+ /&>ds ar\nd digital cont5t prov5ance te*niques & te*nologies1 specifically z x relates to c\nt]+ ,,ai-enabl$ dis9=mation campaign2 & 7ii7 assess+ ! pot5tial = e/abli%+ frameworks ar\nd ! prolif]ation ( tools t facilitate ,,ai-enabl$ dis9=mation2 & 7,e7 id5tify any additional tools or res\rces necess>y to enhance ! ,dep>tm5t's ability to-- 7i7 detect ,,ai-enabl$ =eign dis9=mation & propag&a2 7ii7 rapidly produce orig9al c\nt]-messag+ to address ,,ai-enabl$ dis9=mation campaigns2 7iii7 exp& digital lit]acy programm+ abroad to include education on h[ m$ia consum]s 9 recipi5t c\ntries c id5tify & inoculate !mselves f syn!tically produc$ m$ia2 & 7iv7 coord9ate & collaborate ) o!r gov]nm5ts1 int]national organizations1 civil society1 ! private sector1 & o!rs1 z necess>y4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,task ,=ce %all be compris$ ( a repres5tative f relevant (fices1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 ! ,bureau ( ,cyb]space & ,digital ,policy2 7,b7 ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,public ,diplomacy & ,public ,affairs2 7,c7 ! ,global ,engagem5t ,c5t]2 7,d7 ! ,c5t] = ,analytics ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t ,/rategy & ,solutions2 7,e7 appropriate (fices & ,bureaus at ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t2 & 7,f7 any o!r (ficials or (fices ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,artificial intellig5ce ,! t]m artificial intellig5ce has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #bch7;g7 ( ! ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7#b7 ,digital cont5t prov5ance ,! t]m digital cont5t prov5ance means ! v]ifiable *ronology ( ! orig9 & hi/ory ( a piece ( digital cont5t1 su* z an image1 video1 audio record+1 or electronic docum5t4 #agi;,a4 ,int]national collaboration on rese>* & developm5t 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,innovation 9 artificial intellig5ce & o!r em]g+ te*nology doma9s has become increas+ly global4 ,accord+ to ! ,organisation = ,economic ,co-op]ation & ,developm5t1 worldwide sp5d+ on rese>* & developm5t m ?an tripl$ betwe5 #bjjj & #bjbj4 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates acc\nt$ = almo/ #gj p]c5t ( su* sp5d+ 9 #aifj1 b less ?an #a_/c 9 #bjah4 7#b7 ,_m allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates are te*nological p[]s 9 _! own "r1 ) robu/ rese>* & developm5t activities & _w-lead+ capabilities 9 fields su* z artificial intellig5ce1 semiconductors1 robotics1 & biote*nology4 7#c7 ,adv]s>ies ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ! ,,prc1 ! ,russian ,f$]ation1 & ! ,islamic ,republic ( ,iran1 also emphasize te*nology & innovation 9 _! geopolitical /rategies4 ,9 p>ticul>1 ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty believes innovation is ess5tial to its cont9u$ rule & is inve/+ heavily 9 rese>* & developm5t z "p ( a /rategy to leapfrog ! ,unit$ ,/ates into global lead]%ip4 7#d7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates & its allies & p>tn]s collectively control a mu* l>g] %>e ( rese>* & developm5t activity ?an ! ,,prc4 ,toge!r1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & six l-m9d$ c\ntries1 namely1 ,japan1 ,g]many1 ! ,republic ( ,korea1 ,india1 ,france1 & ! ,unit$ ,k+dom1 acc\nt = m ?an ( global sp5d+ on rese>* & developm5t1 :ile ! ,,prc acc\nts = approximately 4 7#e7 ,! ,national ,sci5ce ,bo>d's ,vision #bjcj report1 issu$ 9 ,may #bjbj1 /ates1 ,/ay+ at ! fronti]s ( discov]y requires lean+ into int]nationalism1 p>ticul>ly giv5 ! nation's fall+ %>e ( global k production1 pair$ ) ! ris+ importance & impact ( int]national collaboration & k- & te*nology-int5sive indu/ries44 7#f7 ,previ\sly1 9 #bjjh1 ! ,national ,sci5ce ,bo>d report$1 ,! ,u4,s4 ,gov]nm5t c\ld play a m effective role 9 support+ int]national ,s,e 7sci5ce & eng9e]+7 p>tn]%ips by develop+ a coh]5t int]national ,s,e /rategy to coord9ate ! activities & objectives ( ! v>i\s ,f$]al ag5cies t play a role 9 su* p>tn]%ips4 ''' ,no s+le ,u4,s4 ag5cy is responsible = coord9at+ or support+ int]national ,s,e p>tn]%ips1 & few ,u4,s4 ag5cies t d ,s,e "w h explicit missions 9 int]national relations44 7#g7 ,num]\s ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & (fices adm9i/] jo9t rese>* & developm5t activities ) int]national p>tn]s1 includ+ ! ,(fice ( ,int]national ,sci5ce & ,eng9e]+ )9 ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation1 ! ,division ( ,int]national ,relations )9 ! ,national ,in/itutes ( ,heal?1 & ! ,(fice ( ,int]national ,sci5ce ,te*nology ,coop]ation )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy4 7b7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 int]national collaboration on rese>* & developm5t is critical to ma9ta9+ ,unit$ ,/ates lead]%ip 9 artificial intellig5ce & o!r critical te*nologies2 7#b7 ,f$]al initiatives relat$ to int]national collaboration on rese>* & developm5t %\ld-- 7,a7 be consi/5tly & adequately fund$2 7,b7 be coord9at$ across ag5cies to increase impact1 m9imize undue duplication1 & ensure alignm5t ) policies & /rategic objectives ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,c7 incorporate national security safegu>ds1 includ+ vett+ processes1 to protect aga9/ exploitation by /rategic competitors ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 implem5t data privacy regimes1 includ+ ) respect to data %>+ agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & its p>tn]s2 7#d7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld "w exp$iti\sly ) its allies & p>tn]s to resolve issues relat$ to data privacy2 & 7#e7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies mu/ adopt rigor\s safegu>ds & c\nt]measures to protect rese>* in/itutions1 key sci5ce & te*nological rese>* data1 & national security-s5sitive k f ef=ts by ,unit$ ,/ates adv]s>ies to ga9 access to su* in=mation1 includ+ by exploit+ int]national rese>* collaboration4 #agi;,b4 ,ov]sight ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,european ,union ,trade & ,te*nology ,c\ncil 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #a1 #bjbd1 & annually !reaft] = a p]iod ( #c ye>s1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative %all jo9tly submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report on ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,european ,union ,trade & ,te*nology ,c\ncil 7,,ttc71 includ+ a description (-- 7#a7 ! goals ( ! ,c\ncil1 its a*ievem5ts to date1 & opportunities = coop]ation 9 key areas2 7#b7 a /atus update on deliv]ables ( ! ,,ttc1 p>ticul>ly ^? itemiz$ 9 public /atem5ts & fact %eets publi%$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t2 7#c7 ! expect$ impact ( ! progress made on ea* deliv]able on gr[+ two-way trade1 a*iev+ mutual recognition ( relevant regulatory /&>ds1 & increas+ ! ease ( do+ bus9ess1 includ+ quantitative assessm5ts2 7#d7 ! expect$ impact ( deliv]ables on national security1 includ+ te*nology security2 7#e7 a description ( any trade or te*nology topics t ! ,unit$ ,/ates has s\ght to incorporate into ! ,,ttc2 7#f7 a description ( engagem5ts dur+ ! report+ p]iod ) ! private sector on issues address$ 9 ! ,,ttc1 & ! results ( ^? engagem5ts2 & 7#g7 o!r relevant updates ) respect to ! "w ( ! ,,ttc's work+ gr\ps4 7b7 ,fir/ report ,! fir/ report submitt$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all cov] progress f ! fir/ ,,ttc m9i/]ial on ,septemb] #bi1 #bjba1 ?r\gh ,june #a1 #bjbd4 7c7 ,subsequ5t reports ,all subsequ5t reports submitt$ %all cov] ! previ\s ye>4 7d7 ,=m ( report ,! reports requir$ "u ?is section %all be submitt$ 9 unclassifi$ =m1 b may include a classifi$ annex4 #agi;,c4 ,digital connectivity 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate & ! ,adm9i/rator = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 9 coord9ation ) o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 %all develop & implem5t a digital connectivity initiative specific to ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries4 7b7 ,elem5ts & conduct ( ,pacific ,isl&s digital connectivity initiative ,! initiative develop$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 include an assessm5t ( opportunities to coord9ate ) regional allies1 includ+ ?r\gh ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,japan ,global ,digital ,connectivity ,p>tn]%ip & ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,japan-,au/ralia ,trilat]al ,infra/ructure ,p>tn]%ip2 7#b7 id5tify & address c\ntry-driv5 digital trans=mation priorities2 7#c7 conduct an assessm5t ( ! digital ecosy/em ( ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries1 su* z ?r\gh ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t's 7,,usaid7 ,digital ,ecosy/em ,c\ntry ,assessm5ts1 to id5tify opportunities & risks2 7#d7 seek to develop human & in/itutional capacity & infra/ructure to catalyze private sector inve/m5ts 9 ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries' digital ecosy/em2 7#e7 assi/ 9 ! developm5t ( digital policy & regulatory s*emes 9 ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries1 includ+ in=mation & communications te*nology 7,,ict7 regulations & procurem5t be/ practices & relevant re=ms2 7#f7 advance digital plat=ms & solutions = ! deliv]y ( public s]vices & enhance digital skills & lit]acy2 7#g7 seek to exp& access to op51 int]op]able1 reliable1 & secure int]net = ,pacific ,isl& communities2 7#h7 id5tify roles t digital te*nologies c play 9 address+ important *all5ges = ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries1 includ+ ! environm5t1 su/a9able fi%+1 read9ess1 includ+ 9 response to tsunami w>n+s2 7#i7 id5tify ways to support wom5-own$ ent]prises 9 ! digital ecosy/em ( ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries2 7#aj7 seek to exp& ! availability ( & access to secure & reliable subsea cable sy/ems2 7#aa7 regul>ly assess opportunities = :i* ,unit$ ,/ates bus9esses1 or ^? ( o!r l-m9d$ p>tn]s1 w\ld be competitive2 7#ab7 promote exports ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,,ict goods & s]vices to advance a secure ,,ict supply *a9 & increase ,unit$ ,/ates company m>ket %>e 9 ,pacific ,isl& digital m>kets2 7#ac7 support ! developm5t & exp& availability ( teleheal? s]vices = ,pacific ,isl& c\ntry communities2 & 7#ad7 build digital connectivity among educational in/itutions )9 ! region z well z ) educational in/itutions 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries means ! ,cook ,isl&s1 ! ,republic ( ,fiji1 ! ,republic ( ,kiribati1 ! ,republic ( ! ,m>%all ,isl&s1 ! ,f$]at$ ,/ates ( ,micronesia1 ! ,republic ( ,nauru1 ,niue1 ! ,republic ( ,palau1 ! ,indep5d5t ,/ate ( ,papua ,new ,gu9ea1 ! ,indep5d5t ,/ate ( ,samoa1 ! ,solomon ,isl&s1 ! ,k+dom ( ,tonga1 ,tuvalu1 & ! ,republic ( ,vanuatu4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #c1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi to c>ry out ?is section4 #agi;,d4 ,cyb] & digital security coop]ation ) respect to develop+ c\ntries 7a7 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p ,to c\nt] ,,prc cyb] & digital security activities 9 develop+ c\ntries ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all e/abli% an int]ag5cy ,work+ ,gr\p1 :i* %all include ! ,national ,cyb] ,director & repres5tatives f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 ! ,(fice ( ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 & su* o!r ag5cies ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate1 on means to c\nt] ,,prc cyb] & digital security activities 9 develop+ c\ntries1 :i* c\ld coord9ate1 z appropriate1 ) o!r relat$ int]ag5cy me*anisms4 7b7 ,duties ,! ,work+ ,gr\p e/abli%$ pursuant to ?is section %all develop & submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a set ( recomm5dations =-- 7#a7 bol/]+ ! capacity ( gov]nm5ts 9 gov]nm5ts 9 ,asia1 ,africa1 ,lat9 ,am]ica1 & ! ,c>ibbean to ensure ! integrity ( _! data networks & critical infra/ructure1 :]e applicable2 7#b7 provid+ alt]natives to ,huawei & o!r untru/$ v5dors ( cyb] & digital security te*nology2 & 7#c7 an action plan = ,unit$ ,/ates embassies to assi/ ho/-c\ntry gov]nm5ts ) respect to protect+ _! vital digital networks & infra/ructure f ! ,,prc4 ,e ,c\nt]+ ,,prc malign influ5ce #aha4 ,s5se ( ,congress di/+ui%+ ! ,,prc ,gov]nm5t f ! ,*9ese p 7a7 ,f9d+s ,s9ce ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a 9 #aidi1 ! ,*9ese p h attempt$ to highlight ! abuses ( ! ,communi/ ,p>ty ( ,*9a1 includ+ 9 #aihi ) ! ,tiananm5 ,squ>e prote/s & result+ massacre1 & mo/ rec5tly ?r\gh mass demon/rations 9 ,novemb] #bjbb1 kn[n z ! ,:ite ,pap] ,movem5t to prote/ c5sor%ip & ! h>% z]o-,,covid policy1 b ! ef=ts ( ! ,*9ese p h consi/5tly be5 met ) brutal suppression by ,,ccp au?orities & fur!r ef=ts to monitors1 control1 & politically indoctr9ate ,*9ese citiz5s4 7b7 ,s5se ( congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! *all5ges & ?reats pos$ by ! ,,prc /em prim>ily f ! actions & behavior ( ! ,,ccp & ! ,,prc gov]nm5t1 n ! p ( ,*9a or p ( ,*9ese desc5t2 7#b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t %\ld seek to support ! aspirations ( ! ,*9ese p1 & o!r peoples suff]+ 9 oppressive1 au?orit>ian regimes1 by promot+ human rights & support+ _! ability to express _! own op9ions & views ab\t _! gov]nm5t2 7#c7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates is a div]se nation1 & ! /r5g? & vibrancy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates is enhanc$ by ! div]se e?nic backgr\nds & tol]ance ( its citiz5s1 includ+ ,asian ,am]icans & p ( ,*9ese desc5t2 & 7#d7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t & gov]nm5ts ar\nd ! _w mu/ actively oppose racism & intol]ance 9 all =ms1 & use all available & appropriate tools to combat ! spread ( anti-,asian racism & discrim9ation4 #ahb4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = c\nt]+ ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a ,influ5ce ,fund 7a7 ,c\nt]+ ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a influ5ce fund ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #fjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi = ! ,c\nt]+ ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a ,influ5ce ,fund to c\nt] ,,prc malign influ5ce4 ,am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to ?is au?orization are au?oriz$ to rema9 available until exp5d$ & %all be 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c\nt] su* influ5ce4 7b7 ,policy guidance1 coord9ation1 & approval 7#a7 ,coord9ator ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all designate an exi/+ s5ior (ficial z ! ,coord9ator = ! ,c\nt]+ ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a ,influ5ce ,fund 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,coord9ator7 to provide policy guidance1 coord9ation )9 ! ,dep>tm5t & ! int]ag5cy z appropriate1 & recomm5dations = ! obligation ( funds au?oriz$ pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,duties ,! ,coord9ator designat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all be responsible =-- 7,a7 on an annual basis1 ! id5tification ( specific /rategic priorities = us+ ! funds au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u subsection 7a71 su* z geographic areas ( focus or functional categories ( programm+ t funds are to be conc5trat$ )91 consi/5t ) ! national int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! purposes ( ?is section2 7,b7 ! coord9ation & approval ( all programm+ conduct$ us+ ! funds au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u subsection 7a71 bas$ on an assessm5t t su* programm+ directly c\nt]s ,,prc malign influ5ce1 includ+ specific activities or policies advanc$ by su* influ5ce1 pursuant to ! /rategic objectives ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,c7 ensur+ t all programm+ approv$ be>s a suffici5tly direct nexus to c\nt]+ ,,prc malign influ5ce & adh]es to ! requirem5ts outl9$ 9 subsection 7d72 7,d7 conduct+ ov]sight1 monitor+1 & evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( all programm+ conduct$ us+ ! funds au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 to ensure t x advances ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s & degrades ! ability ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc1 ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty 7,,ccp71 or entities act+ on _! behalf1 to advance ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 & 7,e7 ensur+1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t all approv$ programm+ "u subsection 7a7 is c>ri$ out 9 coord9ation ) o!r ,f$]al activities to c\nt] ! malign influ5ce & activities ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc1 ! ,,ccp1 or entities act+ on _! behalf4 7#c7 ,assi/ant ,coord9ator ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t %all designate an (ficial ) direct responsibility = policy ) respect to ! ,,prc to assi/ ! ,coord9ator designat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 p>ticul>ly ) respect to su* assi/ance h&l$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t4 7c7 ,,prc malign influ5ce def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,,prc malign influ5ce means influ5ce ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc & ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty 7,,ccp7 or entities act+ on _! behalf globally t-- 7#a7 und]m9es a free & op5 int]national ord]2 7#b7 advances an alt]native1 repressive int]national ord] t bol/]s ! ,,prc or ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty's hegemonic ambitions & is *>act]iz$ by co]cion & dep5d5cy2 7#c7 und]m9es ! national security1 t]ritorial integrity1 or sov]eignty ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or o!r c\ntries2 or 7#d7 und]m9es ! political & economic security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or o!r c\ntries1 includ+ by promot+ corruption or elite capture1 & advanc+ co]cive economic practices4 7d7 ,activities ,to c\nt] ,,prc malign influ5ce ,9 ?is section1 c\nt]+ malign influ5ce ?r\gh ! use ( funds au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ by subsection 7a7 include ef=ts-- 7#a7 to promote transp>5cy & acc\ntability1 & r$uce corruption1 includ+ 9 gov]nance /ructures t>get$ by ! malign influ5ce ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc or ! ,,ccp2 7#b7 to support civil society & indep5d5t m$ia to raise aw>5ess ( & increase transp>5cy reg>d+ ! negative impact ( activities & initiatives ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc & ! ,,ccp1 or entities act+ on _! behalf1 includ+ ! ,belt & ,road ,initiative & o!r initiatives t lack transp>5cy1 fail to meet int]national /&>ds1 & are associat$ ) co]cive economic practices2 7#c7 to c\nt] transnational crim9al networks t b5efit1 or b5efit f1 ! malign influ5ce ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc1 ! ,,ccp1 or entities act+ on _! behalf2 7#d7 to enc\rage economic developm5t /ructures t help protect aga9/ pr$atory l5d+ s*emes1 includ+ support = m>ket-bas$ alt]natives 9 key economic sectors1 su* z digital economy1 en]gy1 & infra/ructure2 7#e7 to c\nt] activities t provide undue influ5ce to ! security =ces ( ! ,,prc2 7#f7 to expose =eign influ5ce op]ations & propag&a ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc1 ! ,,ccp1 or entities act+ on _! behalf2 7#g7 to c\nt] ef=ts by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc1 ! ,,ccp1 or entities act+ on _! behalf to legitimize or promote au?orit>ian ideology & gov]nance models1 includ+ its model ( a /ate-dom9at$ cyb] & digital ecosy/em2 7#h7 to c\nt] ef=ts by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc1 ! ,,ccp1 or entities act+ on _! behalf1 to sil5ce1 intimidate1 or exact reprisal aga9/ individuals outside ( _! sov]eign bord]s1 includ+ memb]s ( diaspora populations su* z political oppon5ts1 repress$ religi\s or spiritual practition]s1 m>g9aliz$ e?nic community memb]s1 civil society activi/s1 human rights def5d]s1 rese>*]s1 & j\rnali/s2 7#i7 to provide alt]natives to problematic ,,prc te*nology (f]+s1 :i* c\ld provide ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc undue access to or influ5ce ov] global data fl[s or s5sitive in=mation1 & compete ) problematic ,,prc ef=ts to lev]age or make ga9s 9 ! developm5t ( advanc$ & em]g+ te*nologies2 7#aj7 to c\nt] ,,prc activities t directly enable critical supply *a9 monopolization or o!r monopoli/ic practices2 7#aa7 to c\nt] aggressive ,,prc ef=ts to make inroads into ! nucle> en]gy sectors ( c\ntries to ! detrim5t ( ,unit$ ,/ates national security1 /rategic1 & nonprolif]ation int]e/s2 & 7#ab7 to c\nt] ef=ts by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc1 ! ,,ccp1 or entities act+ on _! behalf1 to und]m9e ! democratic processes & in/itutions ( ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s4 #ahc4 ,global ,engagem5t ,c5t] 7a7 ,ext5sion ,section #abhg7;j7 ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! date t is #h ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t & ins]t+ ! date t is #ac ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t4 7b7 ,am5dm5ts ,section #abhg ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ =eign /ate & =eign non-/ate propag&a & dis9=mation ef=ts1 & ins]t+ =eign /ate & non-/ate influ5ce op]ations2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ propag&a & dis9=mation1 & ins]t+ =eign influ5ce op]ations2 & 7ii7 ins]t+ 1 includ+ by work+ directly ) ,unit$ ,/ates embassies & consulates be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ refute =eign propag&a & dis9=mation1 & ins]t+ c\nt] =eign influ5ce op]ations2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by /rik+ propag&a & dis9=mation1 & ins]t+ =eign influ5ce op]ations12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ propag&a & dis9=mation is & ins]t+ =eign influ5ce op]ations are4 7c7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %\ld emp[] ! ,global ,engagem5t ,c5t] to exp& its coord9at+ capacity1 includ+ ?r\gh ! ex*ange ( liaison (fic]s ) ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies t manage aspects ( id5tify+ & c\nt]+ =eign influ5ce op]ations4 7d7 ,complem5t+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,embassy op]ations ,9 c>ry+ out its m&ate z outl9$ 9 section #abhg ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjag1 ! ,global ,engagem5t ,c5t] %\ld ensure its ef=ts complem5t ,unit$ ,/ates ,embassy op]ations :]e applicable1 includ+-- 7#a7 work+ ) key po/s to equip & support (fic]s task$ ) c\nt]+ =eign influ5ce op]ations2 7#b7 support+ po/s 9 develop+ c\ntry-specific programs to c\nt] =eign influ5ce op]ations2 & 7#c7 work+ ) regional bureaus to ensure effective coord9ation & mutual visibility & input into regional /rategies & activities relat$ to =eign influ5ce op]ations4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #aej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe = ! ,global ,engagem5t ,c5t] to c\nt] =eign /ate & non-/ate influ5ce op]ations4 #ahd4 ,am5dm5t to ! ,mutual ,educational & ,cultural ,ex*ange ,act ( #aifa ,section #ajh;,a7a77#a7 ( ! ,mutual ,educational & ,cultural ,ex*ange ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdeh;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! semicolon & ins]t+ &12 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 :i* is n an ex*ange ) ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a1 unless ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate has det]m9$ & c]tifi$ to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress t p>ticipation by ,f$]al employees 9 ! ex*ange is 9 ! national security int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 #ahe4 ,c\nt]+ malign in=mation op]ations 9 ! ,am]icas 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 =eign influ5ce op]ations pose s]i\s ?reats to national sov]eignty1 democratic gov]nance & human rights2 7#b7 =eign influ5ce op]ations 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean-- 7,a7 h be5 c>ri$ out by ! ,maduro regime & o!r =eign /ate actors1 includ+ ! ,,prc1 ! ,republic ( ,cuba1 ! ,russian ,f$]ation1 & ! ,islamic ,republic ( ,iran2 & 7,b7 h und]m9$ ,unit$ ,/ates national int]e/s1 includ+ by-- 7i7 und]m9+ democratic electoral processes2 7ii7 exac]bat+ political pol>ization2 & 7iii7 spread+ false n>ratives contr>y to ! int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & its allies2 & 7#c7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t %\ld ensure suffici5t att5tion & res\rces are allocat$ to ef=ts to protect indep5d5t m$ia spaces1 /r5g!n transp>5cy ( l9ks betwe5 local m$ia ecosy/ems & =eign actors1 & c\nt] ,spani%-language & o!r non-,engli% language =eign influ5ce op]ations 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean1 includ+ ?r\gh ,global ,engagem5t ,c5t] rese>*1 grants1 & programs4 7b7 ,/rategy ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all develop & implem5t a /rategy = protect+ indep5d5t m$ia spaces & c\nt]+ ! creation & amplification ( =eign /ate & non/ate influ5ce op]ations 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean & to id5tify initiatives 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean to c\nt] ef=ts by ! ,gov]nm5ts ( ! ,,prc & ! ,russian ,f$]ation to und]m9e sov]eignty1 t]ritorial integrity1 & democratic processes & in/itutions 9 ! region4 7c7 ,multilat]al diplomacy ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %\ld conv5e summits1 =ums1 & multi-/akehold] initiatives to address global ?reats to indep5d5t m$ia ecosy/ems & develop solutions to ! *all5ges pos$ by =eign influ5ce op]ations1 :i* c\ld include-- 7#a7 a ,lat9 ,am]ica & ,c>ibbean ,te* ,*all5ge t is-- 7,a7 sponsor$ by ! ,global ,engagem5t ,c5t]2 & 7,b7 aim$ at advanc+ ! developm5t ( innovative solutions to c\nt] dis9=mation & propag&a across ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean2 & 7#b7 a high-level1 multi-/akehold] summit conv5$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean t seeks to-- 7,a7 /r5g!n in=mation %>+ & o!r coop]ation among regional gov]nm5ts1 indep5d5t m$ia1 academia1 te* companies1 & civil society organizations 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean = purposes ( develop+ jo9t solutions to c\nt] dis9=mation2 7,b7 c\nt] ef=ts by ! ,,prc & ,russia to und]m9e ! sov]eignty1 t]ritorial integrity1 & democratic processes & in/itutions ( ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s2 & 7,c7 promote ef=ts to protect ! su/a9ability ( indep5d5t m$ia & fre$om ( ! press4 #ahf4 ,global ,peace ,op]ations ,initiative ,section #eeb ( ! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh;a7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7e7 ,re/riction relat$ to ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a ,none ( ! funds au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ or o!rwise made available to c>ry out ?is *apt]1 includ+ = ! ,global ,peace ,op]ations ,initiative ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 may be us$ to tra9 or support =eign milit>y =ces 9 peacekeep+ tra9+ ex]cises by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a or ! ,p's ,lib]ation ,army unless1 by n lat] ?an ,octob] #a ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t su* tra9+ or support is important to ! national security int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 #ahg4 ,expansion ( sanctions "u ! ,f5tanyl ,sanctions ,act ,section #gbab ( ! ,f5tanyl ,sanctions ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcab7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#c7 ! ,presid5t det]m9es has kn[+ly engag$ 91 on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 a significant activity or f9ancial transaction t has mat]ially contribut$ to1 =eign opioid traffick+2 or 7#d7 ! ,presid5t det]m9es-- 7,a7 has receiv$ any prop]ty or int]e/ 9 prop]ty t ! =eign p]son kn[s-- 7i7 con/itutes or is d]iv$ f ! proce$s ( an activity or transaction describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 or 7ii7 0 us$ or int5d$ to be us$ to commit or to facilitate su* an activity or transaction2 7,b7 has kn[+ly provid$ significant f9ancial1 mat]ial1 or te*nological support =1 includ+ ?r\gh ! provision ( goods or s]vices 9 support (-- 7i7 any activity or transaction describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 or 7ii7 any =eign p]son describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 7,c7 is or has be5 own$1 controll$1 or direct$ by1 or has kn[+ly act$ or purport$ to act = or on behalf (1 directly or indirectly1 any =eign p]son describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 or subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 4 #ahh4 ,imposition ( sanctions ) respect to ag5cies or in/rum5talities ( =eign /ates ,! ,presid5t %all-- 7#a7 impose "o or m ( ! sanctions describ$ 9 section #gbac ( ! ,f5tanyl ,sanctions ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcac7 ) respect to ea* ag5cy or in/rum5tality ( a =eign /ate 7z def9$ 9 section #afjc7;b7 ( title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 t ! ,presid5t det]m9es-- 7,a7 has engag$ 91 on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 a significant activity or transaction t has mat]ially contribut$ to opioid traffick+2 or 7,b7 has provid$1 or attempt$ to provide1 f9ancial1 mat]ial1 or te*nological support =1 includ+ ?r\gh ! provision ( goods or s]vices 9 support (1 any activity or transaction describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 or 7#b7 impose ! sanction describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#f7 ( su* section #gbac on ea* =eign p]son t ! ,presid5t det]m9es-- 7,a7 is a s5ior (ficial ( an ag5cy or in/rum5tality ( a =eign /ate describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 t ! ,presid5t det]m9es is or has be5 own$1 controll$1 or direct$ by1 or has kn[+ly act$ or purport$ to act = or on behalf (1 directly or indirectly1 an ag5cy or in/rum5tality ( a =eign /ate describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 #ahi4 ,imposition ( sanctions ) respect to milit>y & intellig5ce facilities ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a 9 ,cuba 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,presid5t %all impose ! sanctions describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 ) respect to any =eign p]son t ! ,presid5t det]m9es has engag$ 91 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 a significant transaction or transactions1 or any significant deal+s )1 or1 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 has provid$ significant mat]ial support to or = a milit>y or intellig5ce facility ( ! ,,prc 9 ,cuba4 7b7 ,sanctions describ$ ,! sanctions describ$ 9 ?is subsection ) respect to a =eign p]son are ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,asset block+ ,! ex]cise ( all p[]s grant$ to ! ,presid5t by ! ,int]national ,em]g5cy ,economic ,p[]s ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 to ! ext5t necess>y to block & prohibit all transactions 9 all prop]ty & int]e/s 9 prop]ty ( ! =eign p]son if su* prop]ty & int]e/s 9 prop]ty are 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 come )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or are or come )9 ! possession or control ( a ,unit$ ,/ates p]son4 7#b7 ,exclusion f ! ,unit$ ,/ates & revocation ( visa or o!r docum5tation ,9 ! case ( a =eign p]son :o is an ali51 d5ial ( a visa to1 & exclusion f ! ,unit$ ,/ates (1 ! ali51 & revocation 9 accordance ) section #bba7;i7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i771 ( any visa or o!r docum5tation ( ! ali54 7c7 ,implem5tation2 p5alties 7#a7 ,implem5tation ,! ,presid5t %all ex]cise au?orities provid$ "u sections #bjc & #bje ( ! ,int]national ,em]g5cy ,economic ,p[]s ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb & #agjd7 to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,p5alties ,a p]son t kn[+ly violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation ( subsection 7b77#a7 or any regulation1 lic5se1 or ord] issu$ to c>ry out t subsection %all be subject to ! p5alties set =? 9 subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #bjf ( ! ,int]national ,em]g5cy ,economic ,p[]s ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to ! same ext5t z a p]son t commits an unlawful act describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 ( t section4 7d7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,importation ( goods 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! au?orities & requirem5ts to impose sanctions au?oriz$ "u ?is section %all n include ! au?ority or a requirem5t to impose sanctions on ! importation ( goods4 7,b7 ,good def9$ ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m good means any article1 natural or manmade sub/ance1 mat]ial1 supply1 or manufactur$ product1 includ+ inspection & te/ equipm5t1 & exclud+ te*nical data4 7#b7 ,compliance ) ,unit$ ,nations ,headqu>t]s ,agreem5t ,sanctions "u subsection 7b77#b7 %all n apply to an ali5 if admitt+ ! ali5 into ! ,unit$ ,/ates is necess>y to p]mit ! ,unit$ ,/ates to comply ) ! ,agreem5t reg>d+ ! ,headqu>t]s ( ! ,unit$ ,nations1 sign$ at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 & ent]$ into =ce ,novemb] #ba1 #aidg1 betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,nations & ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or o!r applicable int]national obligations4 7e7 ,national security waiv] ,! ,presid5t may waive ! imposition ( sanctions "u ?is section ) respect to a =eign p]son on a case-by-case basis if ! ,presid5t submits to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a det]m9ation t ! waiv] is 9 ! national int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7f7 ,t]m9ation ( sanctions ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ?is section %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,presid5t det]m9es & c]tifies to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress 7& ,congress has n enact$ legislation disapprov+ ! det]m9ation )9 t #cj-;day p]iod7 t all milit>y or intellig5ce facilities ( ! ,,prc 9 ,cuba h be5 clos$4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,ali5 ,! t]m ali5 has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #aja ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja74 7#b7 ,=eign p]son ,! t]m =eign p]son means a p]son t is n a ,unit$ ,/ates p]son4 7#c7 ,p]son ,! t]m p]son means an individual or entity4 7#d7 ,unit$ ,/ates p]son ,! t]m ,unit$ ,/ates p]son means-- 7,a7 an individual :o is a ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5 or an ali5 lawfully admitt$ = p]man5t resid5ce to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 an entity organiz$ "u ! laws ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or any jurisdiction )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ a =eign bran* ( su* an entity2 or 7,c7 any p]son 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #aij4 ,/rategic /ability dialogue & arms control 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,,prc h bo? made commitm5ts to advanc+ /rategic security ?r\gh en=ceable arms control & non-prolif]ation agreem5ts z /ates p>ties to ! ,treaty on ! ,non-,prolif]ation ( ,nucle> ,weapons1 done at ,wa%+ton1 ,london1 & ,mosc[ ,july #a1 #aifh4 7#b7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates has long tak5 tangible /eps to seek effective1 v]ifiable1 & en=ceable arms control & non-prolif]ation agreem5ts t support ,unit$ ,/ates & alli$ security by-- 7,a7 controll+ ! spread ( nucle> mat]ials & te*nology2 7,b7 plac+ limits on ! production1 /ockpil+1 & deploym5t ( nucle> weapons2 7,c7 decreas+ ! risk ( misp]ception & miscalculation2 & 7,d7 avoid+ ! de/abiliz+ effects ( nucle> arms competition4 7#c7 ,! ,,prc's curr5t nucle> expansion1 "p ( a massive mod]nization ( ! ,,pla t is expect$ to be complet$ by #bjce1 comb9$ ) ! ,,pla's aggressive actions1 has increas+ly de/abiliz$ ! ,indo-,pacific region4 7#d7 ,! long-plann$ ,unit$ ,/ates nucle> mod]nization program w n increase ! ,unit$ ,/ates nucle> weapons /ockpile1 pr$ates ,*9a's conv5tional milit>y & nucle> expansion1 & is n an arms race aga9/ ,*9a4 7#e7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ext5d$ nucle> det]r5ce-- 7,a7 provides critical /rategic security ar\nd ! _w2 7,b7 is an ess5tial elem5t ( ,unit$ ,/ates milit>y alliances2 & 7,c7 s]ves a vital non-prolif]ation function4 7#f7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates has1 on num]\s occasions1 call$ on ! ,,prc to p>ticipate 9 /rategic arms control negotiations1 & has s\ght to engage ! ,,prc 9 a /rategic /ability dialogue1 b ! ,,prc has s f> decl9$4 ,su* negotiations & dialogue w\ld b5efit ! entire _w by develop+ gu>drails to ensure t competition does n ve] into conflict4 7#g7 ,provocations su* z ! balloon incid5t 9 #bjbc & ! inability ( ,unit$ ,/ates (ficials to rea* ,,prc c\nt]p>ts via deconfliction l9es und]score ! ne$ = fur!r engagem5t on risk r$uction1 includ+ ?r\gh ne>-t]m dialogue & ev5tual arms control negotiations4 7#h7 ,! ,gov]nm5ts ( ,japan1 ! ,unit$ ,k+dom1 ,pol&1 ,slov5ia1 ,d5m>k1 ,norway1 ,latvia1 ,li?uania1 ,e/onia1 ! ,ne!rl&s1 ,romania1 ,au/ria1 ,mont5egro1 ,ukra9e1 ,slovakia1 ,spa91 ,nor? ,mac$onia1 ,sw$51 ! ,cze* ,republic1 ,croatia1 & ,albania1 z well z ! ,deputy ,secret>y ,g5]al ( ! ,nor? ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 h all enc\rag$ ! ,,prc to jo9 arms control discussions4 7b7 ,report on ! future ( ,unit$ ,/ates-,,prc int]actions on nucle> & /rategic issues 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report t outl9es ! /rategy & objectives 9 engag+ ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc on nucle> & /rategic issues1 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 areas ( pot5tial dialogue betwe5 ! ,gov]nm5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,,prc1 includ+ ! int]play ( balli/ic1 hyp]sonic glide1 & cruise missiles1 conv5tional =ces1 nucle>1 space1 artificial intellig5ce & cyb]space issues1 z well z o!r new /rategic doma9s1 :i* c\ld r$uce ! likelihood ( w>1 limit escalation if a conflict 7 to occur1 & con/ra9 a de/abiliz+ arms race 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region2 7,b7 ! types ( /rategic milit>y capabilities ( ! ,,prc t ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t is mo/ int]e/$ 9 limit+2 7,c7 an assessm5t ( :e!r additional crisis consultation me*anisms %\ld be develop$ to avoid1 manage1 or control inadv]t5t nucle>1 conv5tional1 & unconv5tional milit>y escalation betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,,prc2 7,d7 ! p]sonnel & exp]tise requir$ to effectively engage ! ,,prc 9 /rategic /ability & arms control dialogues2 & 7,e7 opportunities & me?ods to enc\rage transp>5cy & pr$ictability f ! ,,prc ) reg>d to ! gr[? & purpose ( its nucle> & relat$ /rategic =ces4 7#b7 ,=m ( report ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be submitt$ 9 unclassifi$ =m1 b may include a classifi$ annex4 #aia4 ,track #a4e dialogues ) ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a on nucle> matt]s ,n lat] ?an #ae days be=e any ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t (ficial p>ticipates 9 a ,track #a4e dialogue on nucle> policy ) any in/itution "u ! direct control ( ! ,,prc or ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty 7,,ccp71 includ+ ! ,m9i/ry ( ,=eign ,affairs1 ! ,m9i/ry ( ,def5se1 or ! ,p's ,lib]ation ,army ( ! ,,prc1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all submit to ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations 9 ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a notification ( su* ,unit$ ,/ates (ficial p>ticipation & a ju/ification = su* p>ticipation1 includ+ h[-- 7#a7 ! ,track #a4e dialogue supports (ficial talks betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,peoples ,republic ( ,*9a on arms control1 crisis /ability1 or o!r dialogues relat$ to nucle> policy2 & 7#b7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t (ficial p>ticipation 9 ! ,track #a4e dialogue directly supports ! national security int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #aib4 ,ov]sight ( life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,biological ,weapons ,conv5tion ,! t]m ,biological ,weapons ,conv5tion means ! ,conv5tion on ! ,prohibition ( ! ,developm5t1 ,production & ,/ockpil+ ( ,bact]iological & ,tox9 ,weapons & on _! ,de/ruction1 done at ,wa%+ton1 ,london1 & ,mosc[1 ,april #aj1 #aigb4 7#b7 ,life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n ,! t]m life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n means life sci5ces rese>* t-- 7,a7 involves ! ,peoples ,republic ( ,*9a2 & 7,b7 bas$ on curr5t und]/&+ c be reasonably anticipat$ to provide k1 in=mation1 products1 or te*nologies t c\ld be misappli$ to d h>m ) no1 or only m9or1 modification to pose a significant ?reat ) pot5tial consequ5ces to public heal? & safety1 agricultural crops & o!r plants1 animals1 ! environm5t1 mat]iel1 or national security4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to-- 7#a7 conduct rigor\s scrut9y (1 & regul>ly review1 collaboration on int]national biological1 bact]iological1 virological1 & o!r relevant rese>* t c\ld be weaponiz$ or c\ld reasonably be consid]$ life sci5ces dual-use rese>* ( conc]n1 & incorporate national security & nonprolif]ation consid]ations & c\ntry-specific conditions into decisions reg>d+ su* collaboration2 7#b7 ensure t1 9 ! se>* = solutions to press+ global heal? *all5ges1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t support = public heal? rese>* & o!r actions does n advance ! capabilities ( ! ,,prc 9 ! area ( life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n or inadv]t5tly contribute to ! prolif]ation ( biological weapons te*nologies2 & 7#c7 declassify1 to ! maximum ext5t possible1 all intellig5ce relevant to ! ,,prc's compliance or lack ( compliance ) its obligations "u ! ,biological ,weapons ,conv5tion 7,,bwc71 & o!r national security conc]ns reg>d+ ,,prc biological1 bact]iological1 virological1 & o!r relevant rese>* t c\ld be weaponiz$ or c\ld reasonably be consid]$ life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n t may be outside ! scope ( ! ,,bwc4 7c7 ,ov]sight ( life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n 7#a7 ,secret>y ( ,/ate ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all-- 7,a7 ensure robu/ & consi/5t ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate p>ticipation 9 int]ag5cy processes & review me*anisms relat$ to ov]sight ( life sci5ces dual-use rese>* ( conc]n2 7,b7 p>ticipate 9 int]ag5cy work+ gr\ps & task =ces relat$ to vett+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t fund+ relat$ to int]national coop]ation 9 nonprolif]ation1 life sci5ces1 high conta9m5t laboratories1 & infecti\s diseases1 to develop policies & processes = po/-aw>d ov]sight ( grants & fund+ = life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n1 includ+ z align$ ) curr5t laws & regulations & = grants or fund+ f o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 9 ord] to keep appris$ ( any national security or =eign policy conc]ns t may arise ) respect to an int]national project or a project involv+ a =eign p>tn]1 fund$ by ano!r ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy2 7,c7 conduct p]iodic reviews ( ! adequacy ( consultative me*anisms ) o!r ,f$]al ,dep>tm5ts & ag5cies ) respect to ov]sight ( life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n1 especially consultative me*anisms m&at$ 9 ,unit$ ,/ates law1 & id5tify recomm5dations = improv+ su* consultative me*anisms2 7,d7 direct ,*iefs ( ,mission to ensure ,c\ntry ,team ,assessm5ts are submitt$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate & ! head ( ! ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy propos+ to sponsor a program or collaboration to assess :e!r su* program or collaboration involves life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n1 & ensure t su* ,assessm5ts are integrat$ into relevant int]ag5cy processes2 & 7,e7 direct ,*iefs ( ,mission to increase embassy report+ on life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n1 biosecurity haz>ds tr5ds 9 ! developm5t ( syn!tic biology & biote*nology1 & o!r relat$ matt]s4 7#b7 ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t %all report to & consult ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate on any propos$ programs1 projects1 initiatives1 or fund+ = life sci5ces dual use rese>* ( conc]n4 7d7 ,unit$ ,nations ag5cies1 programs1 & funds 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,! ,p]man5t ,repres5tative ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! ,unit$ ,nations %\ld use ! voice1 vote1 & influ5ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates at ! ,unit$ ,nations to block repres5tatives f any c\ntry li/$ 9 p>agraph #b f s]v+ 9 lead]%ip positions )9 any ,unit$ ,nations organ1 fund1 program1 or relat$ specializ$ ag5cy ) responsibility = global heal? security 7includ+ animal heal?71 biosecurity1 atomic1 biological or *emical weapons1 or food security & agricultural developm5t4 7#b7 ,li/ ( c\ntries specifi$ ,! c\ntries describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a2 7,b7 ! ,russian ,f$]ation2 7,c7 ! ,islamic ,republic ( ,iran2 7,d7 ! ,democratic ,p's ,republic ( ,korea2 7,e7 ! ,assad ,regime ( ,syria2 & 7,f7 any o!r c\ntry specifi$ 9 ! report requir$ by section #djc7;a7 ( ! ,arms ,control & ,dis>mam5t ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beic;a7a77 9 ! relevant cal5d> ye>4 7#c7 ,sunset ,?is section %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,f ,/r5g!n+ ,unit$ ,/ates public diplomacy #aif4 ,au?orization ( appropriations to promote ,unit$ ,/ates education1 ex*ange1 cultural1 & ! ,fulbright-,hays ,program ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$1 = ea* ye> ( ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjbe1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to promote education1 tra9+1 rese>*1 & =eign language skills ?r\gh ! ,fulbright-,hays ,program1 9 accordance ) section #ajb7;b7 ( ! ,mutual ,educational & ,cultural ,ex*ange ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdeb7;b774 #aig4 ,public diplomacy tra9+ 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,,prc has inve/$ heavily 9 public diplomacy ef=ts t promote positive n>ratives ( ! ,,prc :ile obfuscat+ ! nef>i\s actions ( ! gov]nm5t aga9/ its own p1 its use ( ?reats & co]cive diplomacy to dem& def]5ce f o!r c\ntries1 its use ( ,unit$ ,front ,"w ,dep>tm5t1 affiliat$ organizations1 & o!r tools & tactics to conduct malign influ5ce op]ations & und]m9e democratic values 9 o!r c\ntries1 & its anti-competitive economic practices2 7#b7 ^! include huge /ate-sponsor$ inve/m5ts into m$ia outlets ?r\gh\t ! _w1 advancem5t ( c5sor%ip1 & ! e/abli%m5t ( cultural c5t]s2 & 7#c7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates mu/ respond ) inve/m5t1 tra9+1 & p]sonnel to effectively c\nt] ^! public diplomacy ef=ts4 7b7 ,hir+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %\ld prioritize increas+ recruitm5t1 hir+ (1 & ! placem5t ( public diplomacy (fic]s = ! purposes ( /rategic competition4 7c7 ,tra9+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all require all ,=eign ,s]vice ,(fic]s to regul>ly complete public diplomacy tra9+ c\rses ?r\gh ! ,=eign ,s]vice ,in/itute or o!r ,dep>tm5t-approv$ pr(essional developm5t tra9+ 9 public diplomacy1 includ+ prep>+ !m to-- 7#a7 c\nt] =eign malign influ5ce1 especially ! effective use by ! ,,prc1 ,russia1 & o!r relevant c\ntries ( tools to influ5ce & manipulate =eign audi5ces1 pres5t n>ratives favorable to _! regimes1 und]m9e democratic values & fundam5tal fre$oms1 & obfuscate h>mful or co]cive policies & practices2 7#b7 und]/& =eign m$ia l&scapes to und]/& h[ ,unit$ ,/ates public diplomacy ef=ts c be mo/ effective2 & 7#c7 p>tn] ) local organizations focus$ on c\nt]+ malign =eign influ5ce1 includ+ ?r\gh dis9=mation1 public influ5ce campaigns1 & o!r means4 7d7 ,develop+ ,dep>tm5t-,wide guidance ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,public ,diplomacy %all1 9 consultation ) ,unit$ ,/ates missions abroad1 develop ,dep>tm5t-wide guidance = public diplomacy (fic]s & s5ior (fic]s at po/s to enable !m to bett] c\nt] =eign malign influ5ce1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7e7 ,=m ( guidance ,! guidance requir$ "u subsection 7d7 may take ! =m (-- 7#a7 regul>ly updat$ cables2 7#b7 a h&book = ! developm5t ( public diplomacy ef=ts at po/ to c\nt] =eign malign influ5ce2 & 7#c7 o!r =ms ( guidance z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,"u ,secret>y4 #aih4 ,public diplomacy ef=ts 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,peoples' ,republic ( ,*9a1 ,russia1 & o!r /rategic competitors va/ly ov]%ad[ ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ef=ts to %ape global public op9ion 9 favor ( _! own n>r[ political1 comm]cial1 & economic int]e/s1 includ+ ?r\gh promot+ dis9=mation & propag&a z well z inve/+ 9 ex*ange programs1 s*ol>%ips1 cultural diplomacy1 & o!r programs2 7#b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates mu/ utilize its full spectrum ( public diplomacy tools to promote ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s & security z well z combat ,russian & ,,prc dis9=mation2 & 7#c7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate %\ld ensure t adequate res\rces are available = po/s to g5]ate locally tailor$ public diplomacy programm+ t advances ,unit$ ,/ates national security objectives4 7b7 ,/rategy ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a /rategy to mod]nize & increase ! op]ational & programm+ capacity ( ,am]ican ,spaces1 ,am]ican ,corn]s1 & ,am]ican ,c5t]s ?r\gh\t ! _w1 includ+ on-- 7#a7 lev]ag+ public private p>tn]%ips2 7#b7 options = ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t /ip5ds or additional pay to augm5t ! curr5t sal>ies ( local /aff at p>tn] organizations ho/+ ,am]ican ,spaces to locally employ$ /aff ( ,am]ican ,spaces & ,am]ican ,corn]s2 & 7#c7 opportunities = ,unit$ ,/ates bus9esses & nongov]nm5tal organizations to bett] utilize ,am]ican ,spaces 9 alignm5t ) ov]all ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t priorities4 #aii4 ,support+ indep5d5t m$ia & c\nt]+ =eign in=mation op]ations 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t ! ,,prc is increas+ its sp5d+ on public diplomacy1 includ+ influ5ce campaigns1 adv]tis+1 & inve/m5ts into /ate-sponsor$ m$ia publications outside ( ! ,,prc4 ,?is includes1 = example1 m ?an #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj 9 =eign direct inve/m5t 9 communications infra/ructure1 plat=ms1 & prop]ties1 z well z br++ j\rnali/s to ! ,,prc = tra9+ programs4 7b7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,global ,m$ia ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,global ,m$ia 7,,usagm7 & affiliate ,f$]al & non-,f$]al entities %all1 consi/5t ) ! o!r executive bran* und]tak+s 9 ?is ,act l$ by ! ,presid5t or ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 & 9 accordance ) ! highe/ /&>ds ( j\rnalism1 und]take ! foll[+ actions to support indep5d5t j\rnalism1 c\nt] =eign malign influ5ce1 & combat surveillance 9 c\ntries :]e ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty 7,,ccp7 & o!r malign actors are promot+ =eign in=mation op]ations1 propag&a1 & manipulat$ m$ia m>kets3 7#a7 ,radio ,free ,asia 7,,rfa7 & ,voice ( ,am]ica 7,,voa7 %all exp& cov]age & digital programm+ 9 ,*9a = all ,*9a s]vices & o!r affiliate language broadca/+ s]vices4 7#b7 ,all ,,usagm op]at+ entities %all seek to increase cov]age on ,,ccp influ5ce 9 _! cov]age regions1 includ+ ,,rfa 9 ,asia1 ,,rfe_/,,rl 9 ,c5tral ,asia1 ,,mbn 9 ! ,middle ,ea/1 ,(fice ( ,cuba ,broadca/+ 9 ,cuba1 & ,voice ,am]ica globally4 7#c7 ,radio ,free ,asia 7,,rfa7 %all exp& its ,m&>9-language ,asia ,fact ,*eck ,lab to expose & analyze false n>ratives on social m$ia by pro-,beij+ influ5c]s & cont5t creators4 7#d7 ,voice ( ,am]ica %all cont9ue ! bil+ual ,asia ,fact ,*eck ,lab1 e/abli%$ 9 #bjbb1 & exp& on ! ,jiehuang ,p9dao initiative to cont9ue id5tify+ & expos+ ,,prc in=mation op]ations4 7#e7 ,middle ,ea/ ,broadca/+ ,networks1 ,inc4 7,,mbn7 %all exp& cov]age ( ! ,,prc's influ5ce 9 ! ,middle ,ea/ & ,nor? ,africa1 a topic t is void on indig5\s m$ia 9 ! region4 7#f7 ,,usagm %all exp& exi/+ tra9+ & p>tn]%ip programs t promote j\rnali/ic /&>ds1 inve/igative report+1 cyb]security1 & digital analytics to help expose & c\nt] false ,,ccp n>ratives4 7#g7 ,! ,op5 ,te*nology ,fund %all cont9ue its "w to support appli$ rese>*1 & ! developm5t & deploym5t ( tools & te*nologies to circumv5t c5sor%ip & surveillance by ! ,,ccp1 bo? inside ! ,,prc z well z abroad :]e ! ,,prc has export$ ^! te*nologies4 7#h7 ,voice ( ,am]ica %all cont9ue its mission ( provid+ accurate1 objective1 & compreh5sive news z well z pres5t+ ! policies ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates cle>ly & effectively4 7#i7 ,! ,(fice ( ,cuba ,broadca/+ 7,,ocb7 %all cont9ue its "w promot+ fre$om & democracy by provid+ ! p ( ,cuba ) objective news & in=mation1 includ+ expos+ & report+ on ,*9ese dis9=mation & malign influ5ce = its ,cuban & ,lat9 ,am]ican audi5ces4 7#aj7 ,,rfe_/,,rl %all e/abli% an inve/igative unit d$icat$ to work+ across ,c5tral ,asia to develop multim$ia responses to local in=mation op]ation ef=ts by ! ,,ccp & o!r malign actors4 7#aa7 ,all ,,usagm op]at+ units may e/abli% or fur!r develop inve/igative units4 7#ab7 ,! networks & grantees ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,global ,m$ia %all cont9ue _! mission ( provid+ cr$ible & timely news cov]age1 includ+ on ! ,,prc's malign behavior & activities across ! _w4 7c7 ,au?orizations ( appropriations 7#a7 ,,usagm ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,global ,m$ia1 #a1ejj1jjj4 7#b7 ,m$ia support ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 #bej1jjj1jjj = ongo+ & new programs to support local m$ia1 build indep5d5t m$ia1 combat ,,prc in=mation op]ations inside & outside ( ,*9a1 inve/ 9 te*nology to subv]t c5sor%ip1 & monitor & evaluate ^! programs4 ,su* funds %all be direct$ to-- 7,a7 ,,rfa to exp&-- 7i7 its ,*9a language s]vices 7includ+ ,m&>91 ,cantonese1 ,uyghur1 & ,tibetan72 7ii7 its cov]age 9 ,s\!a/ ,asia & ! ,pacific ,isl&s to c\nt] ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty's propag&a2 7iii7 its ,global ,m&>9 digital br& ,,:ynot_/,wa9ao1 :i* engages ,*9ese-speak+ populations bo? inside ,*9a & ar\nd ! _w2 7iv7 its inve/igative unit1 :i* probes ,,prc influ5ce & relevant issues includ+ transnational repression & cross-bord] crime 9 ,asia1 ! ,pacific1 & globally2 & 7v7 its ,asia ,fact ,*eck ,lab1 :i* c\nt]s & analyzes ,,prc dis9=mation & malign influ5ce 9 ! in=mation space4 7,b7 ,,rfe_/,,rl to increase ,kazakh1 ,kyrgyz1 ,tajik1 ,turkm51 & ,uzbek language s]vices2 7,c7 ! ,op5 ,te*nology ,fund = c5sor%ip circumv5tion & privacy enhanc+ te*nologies :i* contribute to-- 7i7 enabl+ ,*9ese citiz5s to safely access indep5d5t news & in=mation2 & 7ii7 c\nt]+ ,*9ese in=mation control te*nologies 9 au?orit>ian c\ntries :]e !y are be+ export$ & adopt$2 7,d7 ,,mbn to increase cov]age ( ,*9a's influ5ce 9 ! region ?r\gh its aw>d-w9n+ inve/igative report+1 includ+ expansion ( its digital s]ies ,did x ,really ,happ58 to c\nt] false n>ratives be+ spread by ! ,,prc ?r\gh social m$ia2 7,e7 ,,ocb to increase ef=ts to expose & c\nt] ,*9a's active propag&a & dis9=mation ma*9e )9 ,cuba1 includ+ exp&$ fact-*eck+1 j\rnali/ic tra9+1 & inve/m5ts 9 te*nology2 & 7,f7 ,voice ( ,am]ica to exp&-- 7i7 its cov]age address+ ,*9a's malign influ5ces )9 ,*9a & across ,africa1 ,lat9 ,am]ica1 ,asia1 & ,eurasia2 7ii7 direct report+ 9 key regions1 includ+ ,taiwan & ! ,pacific ,isl&s1 includ+ e/abli%+ a ,mongolian ,s]vice2 & 7iii7 ,op5-,s\rce ,intellig5ce j\rnalism1 to lev]age data m9+ capabilities to uncov] insights into ,*9a's dome/ic developm5ts & its global activities4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,,usagm %all submit to ,congress a report on ! audi5ce size & p>tn]%ips develop$ 9 fur!rance ( its ef=ts to c\nt] ,,ccp's malign influ5ce4 #aii;,a4 ,support = local m$ia 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,public ,diplomacy1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 & ,labor & 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 %all support civil society & =eign m$ia organizations 9 ! implem5tation ( programs to tra9 =eign m$ia p]sonnel on inve/igative te*niques1 provide j\rnali/ protection1 improve m$ia lit]acy among ! s*ool-ag$ & g5]al populations1 boo/ access to accurate & reliable news & in=mation g5]ally1 z well z o!r m$ia-relat$ activities 9 ord] to ensure public acc\ntability relat$ to ! ,belt & ,road ,initiative & ! ,global ,developm5t ,initiative1 ! ,,prc's use ( & export ( surveillance & o!r te*nologies1 & o!r influ5ce op]ations abroad direct or directly support$ by ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty or ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 #ajj1jjj1jjj 9 support ( ! activities outl9$ 9 subsection 7a71 includ+ = ongo+ & new programs 9 support ( press fre$om1 tra9+1 m$ia lit]acy1 & protection ( j\rnali/s4 ,,ii ,inve/+ 9 alliances1 p>tn]%ips1 & int]national organizations ,a ,/rategic & diplomatic matt]s ,i ,promot+ ,unit$ ,/ates lead]%ip on matt]s relat$ to ! ,indo-,pacific #bja4 ,s5se ( ,congress condemn+ ! ,,prc's support = ,russia's w> on ,ukra9e ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,,prc & ! ,russian ,f$]ation are /r5g!n+ _! relation%ip to advance _! mutual int]e/s1 includ+ 9 creat+ divisions betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & its allies & p>tn]s2 7#b7 ! ,,prc is support+ ,russia's unprovok$1 full-scale1 & brutal invasion ( ,ukra9e1 includ+ ?r\gh increas+ trade ) ,russia by #cj p]c5t 9 #bjbb1 & ano!r #bf4c p]c5t 9 #bjbc1 pur*as+ #b1adj1jjj b>rels ( ,russian crude oil p] day 9 #bjbc "u emb>go by ! transatlantic alliance1 sell+ high-precision ma*9]y1 electronics1 base metals1 textiles & app>el1 vehicles1 %ips1 aircraft to ,russia1 abett+ sanctions evasion 9 c\ntries on ,russia's bord]s1 & amplify+ ,russian propag&a & false in=mation2 7#c7 ! ,,prc has explor$ provid+ weapons & ammunition to ! ,russian ,f$]ation 9 ord] to support t c\ntry's unlawful1 imp]iali/ w> ( aggression aga9/ ,ukra9e2 7#d7 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc is n tak+ suffici5t action to prev5t ,,prc-bas$ companies f export+ le?al equipm5t to ! ,russian ,f$]ation1 z reveal$ by ! cr$ible evid5ce t ,,prc companies & entities h-- 7,a7 %ipp$ unmann$ a]ial vehicles to ,russia t 7 designat$ on cu/oms =ms z be+ = use 9 ! special milit>y op]ation42 7,b7 suppli$ ,iran ) drone p>ts t 7 lat] us$ by ,russian =ces 9 ,ukra9e2 7,c7 s5t ,tig] armor$ p]sonnel c>ri]s to ,*e*5 =ces1 rais+ ! possibility t ^! vehicles be+ c\ld be deploy$ to ,ukra9e2 7,d7 %ipp$ t5s ( ?\s&s ( kilograms ( smokeless gunp[d] to a munitions factory 9 ,russia2 7,e7 provid$ ,russia ) optical p>ts us$ 9 tanks & armor$ vehicles2 7,f7 provid$ nitrocellulose us$ 9 gunp[d]2 & 7,g7 all[$ ! %ipm5t ( dual use eng9es = missiles & drones to ,russia2 7#e7 because ( ! ,,prc's ongo+ support = ,russia's w> aga9/ ,ukra9e1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates has sanction$ num]\s ,,prc & ,hong ,kong-bas$ entities2 7#f7 ! ,,prc's support = ,russia's w> aga9/ ,ukra9e ?reat5s ,european /ability & security1 includ+ t ( ^? c\ntries t ! ,unit$ ,/ates is committ$ to def5d "u ! t]ms ( ! ,nor? ,atlantic ,treaty2 7#g7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,european ,union1 & ,european c\ntries mu/ cont9ue & increase implem5tation ( sanctions & o!r appropriate economic tools aga9/ ,,prc firms support+ ! ,russian ,f$]ation's w> aga9/ ,ukra9e1 includ+ ^? support+ ,russian p>amilit>y organizations2 7#h7 ! ,nor? ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization's 7,,nato's7 #bjbb ,/rategic ,concept correctly recognizes ! ne$ to prep>e =1 & respond to1 ! ?reats pos$ by ! ,,prc to ,euro-,atlantic security1 includ+ ?reats d]iv$ f its relation%ip ) ! ,russian ,f$]ation & its ef=ts to divide ,unit$ ,/ates & ,european allies2 7#i7 ,,nato memb]s mu/ "w to implem5t & build on /eps id5tifi$ 9 ,,nato's ,/rategic ,concept1 includ+ build+ great] ,,nato exp]tise on ! ,,prc & its milit>y & intellig5ce app>atuses1 us+ ,,nato summits z an opportunity to *eck progress & update priorities1 & mak+ any ne$$ adju/m5ts to ,,nato's op]ational plans to acc\nt = ! own]%ip or involvem5t ( ,,prc /ate-own$ ent]prises & o!r entities 9 space1 key seaports1 communications nodes1 & airports2 7#aj7 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc has be5 cle> ab\t its desire to be includ$ 9 diplomatic discussions ab\t end+ ,russia's w> 9 ,ukra9e1 includ+ ?r\gh ! ,febru>y #bjbc publication ( a #ab-po9t position pap] on ! political settlem5t ( ! ,ukra9e crisis & ! appo9tm5t ( a ,special ,envoy = ,eurasian ,affairs2 7#aa7 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc has done no?+ to deliv] tangible outcomes on ! elem5ts ( its position pap] beyond symbolic actions2 7#ab7 al?\gh ! ,,prc's position pap] calls = ! full implem5tation ( ! ,july #bjbb ,unit$ ,nations-brok]$ ,black ,sea ,gra9 ,initiative z a means to ma9ta9 global food security1 & despite ,xi ,j9p+'s emphasis on food security = 8 own c\ntry1 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc did no?+ to pressure ! ,russian ,f$]ation to return to ! deal1 :i* x abrogat$ 9 ,july #bjbc2 7#ac7 ,presid5t ,joseph ,r4 ,bid5 rightly dismiss$ ! ,,prc's peace plan 7ref]r+ to ! #ab-po9t position pap]7 z some?+ t w\ld n help anyone o!r ?an ,russia1 z he /at$ 9 ,febru>y #bjbc2 7#ad7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld rema9 w>y ( ,,prc engagem5t 9 ,ukra9e & in/ead focus its ef=ts on /r5g!n+ ! coalition ( l-m9d$ p>tn]s 9 support ( ,ukra9e's full sov]eignty & t]ritorial integrity2 7#ae7 giv5 ! ,,prc's significant support = ,russia1 ,xi ,j9p+ & ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc %\ld n be view$ z imp>tial brok]s t w br+ ?is w> to an end on t]ms t w be positive = ,ukra9e1 its indep5d5ce1 & ! security ( ,europe2 7#af7 al?\gh ,russia & ! ,,prc h disagreem5ts1 bo? c\ntries assess t _! p>tn]%ip is critical to c\nt]+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#ag7 ,,prc diplomatic involvem5t 9 ,ukra9e w\ld lead to great] ,,prc involvem5t 9 ,european security issues1 :ile also pres5t+ ! ,,prc z a responsible p>ty to ! int]national community2 7#ah7 x is ( vital importance t ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,europe rema9 unit$ 9 confront+ ! security & economic risks pos$ by a significant ,,prc role 9 diplomatic ef=ts to end ,russia's w> 9 ,ukra9e1 execut+ policies t acc\nt = great] ,s9o-,russian alignm5t1 & work+ toge!r closely on plann+ ahead = recon/ruction ( ,ukra9e2 7#ai7 z e>li] ,,prc inve/m5ts 9 ,ukra9e t>get$ /rategic sectors1 any po/-w> ,,prc inve/m5ts 9 ,ukra9e w\ld give ! ,,prc access to valuable milit>y te*nology & "k-h[1 z ,ukra9e inh]it$ r\ghly "o-?ird ( ! ,soviet ,union's def5se-indu/rial base & #ae p]c5t ( ,soviet milit>y rese>* & developm5t facilities1 & dur+ its w> aga9/ ,russia1 has made great /rides 9 ! developm5t ( c]ta9 def5se items2 & 7#bj7 giv5 ! ,,prc's docum5t$ track record on corruption1 a role = ! ,,prc 9 ,ukra9e's recon/ruction w\ld likely und]cut ext5sive ongo+ ,unit$ ,/ates & ,european ef=ts to align ,ukra9ian gov]nance & anti-corruption /&>ds ) ^? ( ,we/]n in/itutions1 z well z ! ,european ,union's 7,,eu7 progress 9 help+ ,ukra9e adh]e to ! /&>ds requir$ = its ev5tual entry into ! ,,eu4 #bjb4 ,unit$ ,/ates commitm5t & support = allies & p>tn]s 9 ! ,indo-,pacific 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates alliances 9 ! ,indo-,pacific provide a unique /rategic advantage to ! ,unit$ ,/ates & are among ! ,unit$ ,/ates' mo/ vital relation%ips1 enabl+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t to advance its vital national int]e/s1 def5d its t]ritory1 exp& its economy ?r\gh int]national trade & comm]ce1 e/abli% endur+ coop]ation among l-m9d$ c\ntries1 prev5t ! dom9ation ( ! ,indo-,pacific by a ho/ile p[] or p[]s1 & ensure ! region's sea1 skies1 & o!r %>$ doma9s rema9 free & op5 & are lawfully gov]n$2 7#b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ,japan1 ! ,republic ( ,korea1 ,au/ralia1 ! ,philipp9es1 & ,?ail& are critical allies 9 advanc+ a free & op5 ord] 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region & tackl+ *all5ges ) unity ( purpose1 & h a /rong record ( collaboration on %>$ int]e/s 9 areas su* z def5se & security1 economic prosp]ity1 infra/ructure connectivity1 & fundam5tal fre$oms2 7#c7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates greatly values o!r p>tn]%ips 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region1 includ+ ) ,india1 ,indonesia1 ,malaysia1 ,s+apore1 ,new ,zeal&1 ,taiwan1 & ,vietnam z well z regional ar*itecture su* z ! ,quad1 ! ,association ( ,s\!a/ ,asian ,nations 7,,asean71 & ! ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,coop]ation 7,,apec71 :i* are ess5tial to fur!r %>$ int]e/s2 7#d7 ! security environm5t 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region dem&s consi/5t ,unit$ ,/ates & alli$ commitm5t to /r5g!n+ & advanc+ our alliances s t !y are po/ur$ to meet key *all5ges1 & w require su/a9$ political w1 concrete p>tn]%ips1 economic1 comm]cial1 & te*nological coop]ation1 consi/5t & tangible commitm5ts1 high-level & ext5sive consultations on matt]s ( mutual int]e/1 mutual & %>$ coop]ation 9 ! acquisition ( key capabilities important to alli$ def5ses1 & unifi$ mutual support 9 ! face ( political1 economic1 or milit>y co]cion2 7#e7 fissures 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates alliance relation%ips & p>tn]%ips b5efit ,unit$ ,/ates adv]s>ies & weak5 collective ability to advance %>$ int]e/s2 7#f7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates mu/ "w ) allies to prioritize human rights1 good gov]nance1 & anti-corruption ?r\gh\t ! ,indo-,pacific region2 7#g7 ! ,indo-,pacific region is vuln]able to natural %ocks & /resses1 mak+ humanit>ian & disa/] relief1 /ew>d%ip ( natural res\rces1 & food & wat] security important areas ( coop]ation betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & p>tn] c\ntries2 & 7#h7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld cont9ue to engage & deep5 coop]ation ) allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region1 9 ! areas (-- 7,a7 disa/] risk r$uction1 includ+ ef=ts to enhance effective =eca/+1 r$uce vuln]ability1 & build resili5ce to natural %ocks & /resses2 7,b7 disa/] response & e>ly recov]y2 7,c7 humanit>ian assi/ance & food security2 7,d7 su/a9able uses ( =e/ & wat] res\rces ) ! goal ( promot+ economic security :ile pres]v+ biodiv]sity & access to safe dr9k+ wat]2 & 7,e7 fi%]ies & m>9e res\rce cons]vation4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x %all be ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7#a7 to deep5 diplomatic1 economic1 & security coop]ation betwe5 & among ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ,japan1 ! ,republic ( ,korea1 ,au/ralia1 ! ,philipp9es1 & ,?ail&1 includ+1 z appropriate1 ?r\gh diplomatic engagem5t1 regional developm5t1 en]gy security & developm5t1 sci5tific & heal? p>tn]%ips1 educational & cultural ex*anges1 missile def5se1 intellig5ce-%>+1 space1 cyb]1 & o!r diplomatic & def5se-relat$ initiatives2 7#b7 to uphold ,unit$ ,/ates multilat]al & bilat]al treaty obligations1 includ+-- 7,a7 def5d+ ,au/ralia "u article ,,iv ( ! ,au/ralia1 ,new ,zeal&1 & ,unit$ ,/ates ,security ,treaty 7,,anzus72 7,b7 def5d+ ,japan1 includ+ t]ritories "u ! adm9i/ration ( ,japan1 "u article ,v ( ! ,treaty ( ,mutual ,coop]ation & ,security ,betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica & ,japan2 7,c7 def5d+ ! ,republic ( ,korea "u article ,,iii ( ! ,mutual ,def5se ,treaty ,betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,republic ( ,korea2 7,d7 def5d+ ! ,philipp9es "u ,article ,,iv ( ! ,mutual ,def5se ,treaty ,betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,republic ( ! ,philipp9es2 & 7,e7 def5d+ ,?ail& "u ,article ,,iv ( ! #aied ,manila ,pact & ! ,?anat-,rusk communique ( #aifb2 7#c7 to /r5g!n & deep5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates regional & multilat]al p>tn]%ips1 includ+ ) ,,asean1 & to support ,,asean c5trality 9 ! region2 7#d7 to coop]ate ) ,au/ralia1 ,japan1 ! ,republic ( ,korea1 ! ,philipp9es1 & ,?ail& to promote human rights bilat]ally & multilat]ally1 includ+ ?r\gh regional =a2 7#e7 to support ! cont9u$ developm5t & implem5tation ( an enhanc$ trilat]al security p>tn]%ip betwe5 ,au/ralia1 ! ,unit$ ,k+dom1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u ! auspices ( ,,aukus2 & 7#f7 to /r5g!n & advance diplomatic1 economic1 & security coop]ation ) regional p>tn]s1 su* z ,india1 ,indonesia1 ,malaysia1 ,new ,zeal&1 ,s+apore1 ,taiwan1 & ,vietnam4 #bjc4 ,s5se ( ,congress on coop]ation ) ! ,quad ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld cont9ue to reaffirm its commitm5t to quadrilat]al coop]ation among ,au/ralia1 ,india1 ,japan1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7! ,quad7 to enhance & implem5t a %>$ vision to meet %>$ regional *all5ges & to promote a free1 op51 inclusive & resili5t ,indo-,pacific t is *>act]iz$ by democracy1 rule ( law1 & m>ket-bas$ economic gr[?1 & is free f undue influ5ce & co]cion2 7#b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld seek to exp& collaboration ) ,quad p>tn]s to br+ concrete b5efits to ! ,indo-,pacific region1 includ+ b5efits ) respect to ! rule ( law1 fre$om ( navigation & ov]flight1 peaceful resolution ( disputes1 democratic values1 economic prosp]ity & security1 infra/ructure developm5t1 en]gy access & security1 te*nological advancem5t1 t]ritorial integrity1 peace & prosp]ity1 & democratic resili5ce2 7#c7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld seek to exp& av5ues ( coop]ation ) ! ,quad1 includ+ m coord9at$ policies relat$ to su* %>$ int]e/s z protect+ cyb]space & advanc+ m>itime security2 7#d7 ! coop]ation "u ! ,indo-,pacific ,p>tn]%ip = ,m>itime ,doma9 ,aw>5ess1 ann\nc$ at ! f\r? ,quad lead]s meet+ on ,may #bd1 #bjbb1 w contribute to ! region's %>$ m>itime doma9 aw>5ess picture1 :i* is a critical compon5t to a*iev+ peace1 /ability1 & prosp]ity 9 ! m>itime doma92 7#e7 ,quad commitm5ts to address %>$ *all5ges 9 new areas su* z resili5ce 9 ! ,pacific ,isl&s region1 space1 cyb]space1 & critical & em]g+ te*nologies1 & to cont9ue to "w to address p&emic prep>$ness1 to provide quality infra/ructure inve/m5t1 humanit>ian assi/ance1 & disa/] relief1 & to enhance p-to-p ties1 includ+ ?r\gh ! ann\ncem5t ( a ,quad ,fell[%ip 9 ,septemb] #bjba1 fur!r advance ! important coop]ation among ,quad nations t is s critical to ! ,indo-,pacific region2 7#f7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & o!r ,quad nations1 includ+ ?r\gh p>tn]%ips ) multilat]al developm5t banks1 %\ld "w toge!r to f9ance & o!rwise coop]ate on developm5t & infra/ructure projects 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region t are su/a9able & (f] a viable alt]native to ! inve/m5ts ( ! ,,prc 9 t region "u ! ,belt & ,road ,initiative & ! ,global ,developm5t ,initiative2 & 7#g7 9 consultation ) o!r ,quad c\ntries1 ! ,presid5t %\ld cont9ue to prioritize cle>1 concrete deliv]ables relat$ to ,quad priorities1 p>ticul>ly = lead]-level work+ gr\ps1 to increase ! ,quad's op]ational effectiv5ess & /rategic value by demon/rat+ t ! ,quad c deliv] tangible results :ile rema9+ agile en\gh to adju/ z ne$s & conditions *ange4 #bjd4 ,/atem5t ( policy on enhanc+ ,unit$ ,/ates-,taiwan p>tn]%ip ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7#a7 to recognize ,taiwan z a vital "p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,indo-,pacific /rategy2 7#b7 to advance ! security ( ,taiwan & its democracy z key elem5ts = ! cont9u$ peace & /ability ( ! great] ,indo-,pacific region1 & a vital national security int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 to secure ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s & pres]ve ! ability ( ! p ( ,taiwan to det]m9e _! own future1 & to /r5u\sly oppose any action by ! ,,prc to use =ce to *ange ! /atus quo ( ,taiwan2 7#d7 to /r5g!n coop]ation ) ! milit>y ( ,taiwan "u ! framework ( ! ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq47 & ! ,six ,assurances1 ) consid]ation ( ! ongo+ milit>y buildup 9 ! ,,prc & ! milit>y balance 9 ! ,taiwan ,/rait1 & to transf] def5se articles to ,taiwan to enhance its capabilities1 includ+ to advance its ability to contribute to d5y+ ! ,,prc co]cion & pot5tial invasion2 7#e7 to support ,taiwan's implem5tation ( its asymmetric def5se /rategy2 7#f7 to enc\rage ,taiwan to cont9ue increas+ its def5se sp5d+ & und]tak+ def5se re=ms t enable ! full res\rc+ & effectiv5ess ( its def5se /rategy2 7#g7 to support ,taiwan's vibrant democracy & free & fair elections1 & promote dignity & respect = ! democratically elect$ lead]s ( ,taiwan1 :o repres5t m ?an #bc1jjj1jjj p1 by us+ ! full range ( diplomatic & o!r appropriate tools available to promote ,taiwan's int]national space2 7#h7 to advocate & actively advance ,taiwan's mean+ful p>ticipation 9 ! ,unit$ ,nations & its specializ$ ag5cies1 ! ,_w ,heal? ,assembly1 ! ,int]national ,crim9al ,police ,organization1 & o!r int]national bodies z appropriate2 7#i7 to advocate = in=mation %>+ ) ,taiwan 9 ! ,int]national ,ag5cy = ,rese>* on ,canc]2 7#aj7 to promote mean+ful coop]ation among ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ,taiwan1 & o!r l-m9d$ p>tn]s2 7#aa7 to enhance bilat]al trade1 includ+ ?r\gh new agreem5ts & ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,taiwan #ba/ ,c5tury ,trade ,initiative2 7#ab7 to include ,taiwan z a p>tn] 9 ! ,indo-,pacific ,economic ,framework2 7#ac7 to actively engage 9 negotiations 9 pursuance ( a bilat]al free trade agreem5t & tax agreem5t to avoid d\ble taxation & promote trade & inve/m5t2 7#ad7 to exp& bilat]al economic & te*nological coop]ation1 includ+ improv+ supply *a9 security2 7#ae7 to support ,unit$ ,/ates educational & ex*ange programs ) ,taiwan1 includ+ by promot+ ! /udy ( ,*9ese language1 culture1 hi/ory1 & politics 9 ,taiwan2 7#af7 to exp& p-to-p ex*anges betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,taiwan2 7#ag7 to ensure t di/9ctions 9 practice reg>d+ ,unit$ ,/ates relations ) ,taiwan are consi/5t ) ! long/&+1 compreh5sive1 /rategic1 & values-bas$ relation%ip ! ,unit$ ,/ates %>es ) ,taiwan1 & contribute to ! peaceful resolution ( cross-,/rait issues2 & 7#ah7 to fur!r enhance ,unit$ ,/ates relations ) ,taiwan by =m+ a robu/ p>tn]%ip t-- 7,a7 meets curr5t geopolitical *all5ges2 7,b7 fully acc\nts = ,taiwan's democratic /atus2 & 7,c7 rema9s fai?ful to ,unit$ ,/ates pr9ciples & values1 consi/5t ) ! ,taiwan ,relations ,act & ! ,six ,assurances4 #bje4 ,exp&+ exp]tise on ,taiwan matt]s 7a7 ,p]man5t p]sonnel realignm5t ,n lat] ?an ! end ( fiscal ye> #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all realign up to twelve full-"t equival5t p]sonnel to ! ,am]ican ,in/itute 9 ,taiwan4 7b7 ,additional p]sonnel 7#a7 ,am]ican ,in/itute 9 ,taiwan ,! ,am]ican ,in/itute 9 ,taiwan %\ld increase /aff+ by n less ?an f\r additional full-"t equival5t p]sonnel at ! ,am]ican ,in/itute 9 ,taiwan 9 ,wa%+ton4 7#b7 ,(fice ( ,taiwan coord9ation ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #hjj1jjj = f\r additional full-"t equival5t p]sonnel at ! ,(fice ( ,taiwan ,coord9ation at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate4 7c7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate c>ries out ! requirem5t 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a notification t includes a description ( ! role ( ea* realign$ full-"t equival5t p]sonnel & h[ su* realignm5t addresses gaps 9 ! ,am]ican ,in/itute 9 ,taiwan's ability to advance ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s ) respect to ,taiwan4 #bjf4 ,unit$ ,/ates-,s\? ,korea alliance 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,on ,octob] #a1 #aiec1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,republic ( ,korea sign$ ! ,mutual ,def5se ,treaty betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,republic ( ,korea4 7#b7 ,fir/ agre$ to 9 #aiia1 ! ,agreem5t betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica & ! ,republic ( ,korea ,conc]n+ ,special ,measures ,relat+ to ,article ,v ( ! ,agreem5t "u ,article ,,iv ( ! ,mutual ,def5se ,treaty betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica & ! ,republic ( ,korea ,reg>d+ ,facilities & ,areas & ! ,/atus ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,arm$ ,=ces 9 ! ,republic ( ,korea 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,,sma71 e/abli%$ ! %>+ ( non-p]sonnel /ation+ co/s associat$ ) ! pres5ce ( ,unit$ ,/ates =ces 9 ! ,republic ( ,korea4 7#c7 ,aft] eight r\nds ( consultations1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,republic ( ,korea rea*$ cons5sus on ad ref texts = a r5ew$ ,,sma on ,octob] #c1 #bjbd4 7#d7 ,! r5ew$ ,,sma & ! accompany+ ,implem5t+ ,arrangem5t = ! ,special ,measures ,agreem5t 7,,sma ,,ia7 7 sign$ 9 ,se\l1 ,s\? ,korea1 on ,novemb] #d1 #bjbd1 becom+ ! #ab? it]ation ( ! ,,sma4 7#e7 ,"u ! r5ew$ ,,sma & consi/5t ) ,unit$ ,/ates objectives1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,republic ( ,korea agre$ to a topl9e #h4c p]c5t increase 9 ! contribution f ! ,republic ( ,s\? ,korea z comp>$ to ! cal5d> ye> #bjbe contribution4 7#f7 ,! r5ew$ ,,sma meets additional ,unit$ ,/ates priority objectives1 includ+ ma9ta9+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates position ( protect+ ! au?ority ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,=ces ,korea 7,,usfk7 ,comm&] to allocate funds )9 & betwe5 ! ?ree co/ categories 9 accordance ) op]ational & mission requirem5ts4 7#g7 ,! r5ew$ ,,sma & ,,ia ent]$ into =ce on ,novemb] #bi1 #bjbd1 foll[+ notification 9 writ+ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,republic ( ,s\? ,korea t _! respective dome/ic proc$ures necess>y = ! agreem5t's entry into =ce _h be5 complet$4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to uphold & re9=ce ! ,unit$ ,/ates alliance ) ! ,republic ( ,korea1 includ+ by-- 7#a7 ma9ta9+ ! pres5ce ( approximately #bh1ejj memb]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,arm$ ,=ces deploy$ to ! ,republic ( ,korea2 7#b7 affirm+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ext5d$ det]r5ce commitm5t us+ ! full range ( ,unit$ ,/ates def5se capabilities1 consi/5t ) ! ,mutual ,def5se ,treaty ,betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,republic ( ,korea1 sign$ at ,wa%+ton1 ,octob] #a1 #aiec1 9 support ( ! %>$ objective ( a peaceful & /able ,korean ,p59sula2 & 7#c7 uphold+ ! r5ew$ ,,sma agreem5t rea*$ & sign$ on ,novemb] #d1 #bjbd1 betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,republic ( ,korea4 #bjg4 ,s5se ( ,congress on ,unit$ ,/ates-,japan-,republic ( ,korea coop]ation ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t x is 9 ! national int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7#a7 to support ,japan & ! ,republic 9 ,korea 7,,rok7 9 build+ on ! /eps tak5 to address major issues 9 _! bilat]al relations1 includ+ ! ,,rok's plan to resolve a ,_w ,w> ,,ii =c$ labor dispute ann\nc$ 9 ,m>* #bjbc & foll[-on bilat]al lead]s summit2 7#b7 to enc\rage ,japan & ! ,,rok to increase engagem5t 9 security coop]ation on a bilat]al & trilat]al basis ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 to emphasize ! %>$ ?reats t ,japan & ! ,,rok face z ! ,democratic ,p's ,republic ( ,korea 7,,dprk7 accel]ates its provocative missile te/s ) a tempo & div]sity ( missiles t sugge/s x is simulat+ w>time use to signal to ,unit$ ,/ates allies t x c control escalation 9 a conflict2 7#d7 to prioritize ! ex*ange ( in=mation among ! ?ree milit>ies1 p>ticul>ly 9 ! area ( !at] missile def5se2 7#e7 to enc\rage ,japan & ! ,,rok to resolve _! hi/ory-relat$ disputes ) mutually acceptable & durable solutions t all[ coop]ation to cont9ue )\t int]ruption2 7#f7 to enc\rage & facilitate ,japan & ! ,,rok deep5+ coop]ation on cyb] def5se1 includ+ ?r\gh ! ,,nato ,coop]ative ,cyb] ,def5ce ,c5tre ( ,excell5ce 7,,ccdcoe71 :i* ,japan jo9$ 9 #bjah & ! ,,rok jo9$ 9 #bjbb2 7#g7 to p>ticipate 9 trilat]al int]-p>liam5t>y ex*anges ) ,japan & ! ,,rok1 includ+ ?r\gh ef=ts l ! ,japan-,u4,s4 ,fri5d%ip ,commission ,?omas ,s4 ,foley ,legislative ,ex*ange program2 & 7#h7 to promote trilat]al developm5t & humanit>ian assi/ance coop]ation to collectively enhance ! /ability1 security1 & democratic norms ( p>tn] c\ntries ?r\gh an affirmative & sov]eign developm5t model4 #bjh4 ,s5se ( ,congress on ! ne$ = ! ,s5ate to give its advice & cons5t to ! ratification ( ! ,unit$ ,nations ,conv5tion on ! ,law ( ! ,sea ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 x is 9 ! national int]e/ = ! ,unit$ ,/ates to become a =mal signatory ( ! ,unit$ ,nations ,conv5tion on ! law ( ! ,sea 7,,unclos71 done at ,montego ,bay ,decemb] #aj1 #aihb2 7#b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,s5ate %\ld promptly give its advice & cons5t to ! ratification ( ! ,,unclos2 & 7#c7 jo9+ ! ,,unclos %\ld rema9 a top priority = ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! importance ( :i* 0 mo/ rec5tly und]scor$ by ! /rategic *all5ges ! ,unit$ ,/ates faces 9 ! ,indo-,pacific1 ! ,arctic1 & ! ,black ,sea regions4 #bji4 ,/atem5t ( policy on m>itime fre$om ( op]ations 9 int]national wat]ways & airspace ( ! ,indo-,pacific & on artificial l& features 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,congress-- 7#a7 condemns co]cive & ?reat5+ actions or ! use ( =ce by ! ,,prc to imp$e op]ations or fre$om ( ov]flight 9 int]national airspace by milit>y or civilian aircraft1 to alt] ! /atus quo1 or to de/abilize ! ,indo-,pacific region2 7#b7 urges ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc to refra9 f implem5t+ ! decl>$ ,ea/ ,*9a ,sea ,air ,def5se ,id5tification ,zone 7,,adiz71 or an ,,adiz 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea1 & to refra9 f tak+ simil> provocative actions else:]e 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region2 7#c7 reaffirms t ! #bjaf ,p]man5t ,c\rt ( ,arbitration decision is f9al & legally b9d+ on bo? ! ,philipp9es & ! ,,prc & t ! ,,prc's claims to (f%ore res\rces across mo/ ( ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea are unlawful2 & 7#d7 urge ! ,,prc to abide by ! #bjaf ,p]man5t ,c\rt ( ,arbitration rul+1 despite ! ,,prc's obligations z a /ate p>ty to ! ,unit$ ,nations ,conv5tion on ! ,law ( ! ,sea4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x %all be ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to-- 7#a7 reaffirm its commitm5t & support = allies & p>tn]s 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region1 includ+ long/&+ ,unit$ ,/ates policy reg>d+ ,article ,,iv ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,philipp9es ,mutual ,def5se ,treaty1 & re/ate its position t ! ,japanese-adm9i/]$ ,s5kaku ,isl&s fall )9 ! scope ( ,article ,v ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,japan ,mutual ,def5se ,treaty2 7#b7 oppose claims t imp+e on lawful use ( ! sea1 or ! airspace above x1 & oppose ! milit>ization ( new & reclaim$ l& features 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea2 7#c7 cont9ue c]ta9 policies ) respect to ! ,,prc's claims 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea1 namely-- 7,a7 t ! ,,prc claims 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea1 includ+ claims to (f%ore res\rces across mo/ ( ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea1 are unlawful2 7,b7 t ! ,,prc _c lawfully ass]t a m>itime claim vis-a-vis ! ,philipp9es 9 areas t ! ,p]man5t ,c\rt ( ,arbitration f\nd to be 9 ! ,philipp9es' ,exclusive ,economic ,zone 7,,eez7 or on its cont95tal %elf2 7,c7 to reject any claim by ! ,,prc to wat]s beyond a #ab-nautical mile t]ritorial sea d]iv$ f isl&s x claims 9 ! ,spratly ,isl&s2 & 7,d7 t ! ,,prc has no lawful t]ritorial or m>itime claim to ,james ,%oal2 7#d7 urge all p>ties to refra9 f engag+ 9 de/abiliz+ activities1 includ+ occupation or ef=ts to unlawfully ass]t adm9i/ration ov] areas subject to disput$ claims2 7#e7 enc\rage disputes to be manag$ )\t intimidation1 co]cion1 or =ce2 7#f7 call on all claimants to cl>ify or adju/ claims 9 accordance ) int]national law2 7#g7 uphold ! pr9ciple t t]ritorial & m>itime claims1 includ+ claims to t]ritorial wat]s or t]ritorial seas1 mu/ be d]iv$ f l& features & o!rwise comport ) int]national law2 7#h7 oppose ! imposition ( unilat]al fi%+ regulations cov]+ disput$ areas 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea1 regulations :i* h rais$ t5sions 9 ! region2 7#i7 support a ,code ( ,conduct only if t ,code ( ,conduct reflects ! int]e/s ( ,s\!a/ ,asian claimant /ates & does n s]ve z a vehicle = ! ,,prc to advance its unlawful m>itime claims & keep ! ,unit$ ,/ates out ( ! ,indo-,pacific region2 7#aj7 reaffirm t an exi/+ body ( int]national rules & guidel9es1 includ+ ! ,int]national ,regulations = ,prev5t+ ,collisions at ,sea1 done at ,london ,octob] #ab1 #aigb 7,c,o,l,r,e,gs71 is suffici5t to ensure ! safety ( navigation betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,arm$ ,=ces & ! =ces ( o!r c\ntries1 includ+ ! ,,prc2 7#aa7 support ! developm5t ( regional in/itutions & bodies1 includ+ ! ,,asean ,regional ,=um1 ! ,,asean ,def5se ,m9i/]'s ,meet+ ,plus1 ! ,ea/ ,asia ,summit1 & ! exp&$ ,,asean ,m>itime ,=um1 to increase practical coop]ation 9 ! region & re9=ce ! role ( int]national law2 7#ab7 enc\rage ! deep5+ ( p>tn]%ips ) o!r c\ntries 9 ! region = m>itime doma9 aw>5ess & capacity build+1 z well z ef=ts by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t to explore ! developm5t ( appropriate multilat]al me*anisms = a common op]at+ picture 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea among ,s\!a/ ,asian c\ntries t w\ld s]ve to help c\ntries protect _! sov]eignty 9 a mann] consi/5t ) int]national law & det] risky & dang]\s activities2 7#ac7 oppose actions by any c\ntry to prev5t ano!r c\ntry f lawfully ex]cis+ its sov]eign rights relat$ to ! res\rces ( its exclusive economic zone 7,,eez7 & cont95tal %elf by mak+ claims to ^? areas 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea t are n consi/5t ) int]national law2 & 7#ad7 assure ! cont9uity ( op]ations by ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region1 includ+1 :5 appropriate1 op]ations 9 coop]ation ) p>tn]s & allies1 to reaffirm ! pr9ciple ( fre$om ( op]ations 9 int]national wat]s & airspace 9 accordance ) e/abli%$ pr9ciples & practices ( int]national law4 #bji;,a4 ,s5se ( ,congress reg>d+ univ]sal implem5tation ( ,unit$ ,nations sanctions on ,nor? ,korea 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,congress-- 7#a7 condemns ,russia's ,m>* #bjbd veto (1 & ! ,,prc's ab/5tion on1 ! ,unit$ ,nations ,security ,c\ncil ,resolution r5ew+ ! m&ate ( ! ,panel ( ,exp]ts task$ ) monitor+ ,unit$ ,nations sanctions aga9/ ! ,democratic ,p's ,republic ( ,korea 7,,dprk7 z irresponsible & dang]\s actions t und]m9e int]national ef=ts to c\nt] ! ?reat pos$ by ! ,,dprk's unlawful nucle> & balli/ic missile program2 7#b7 despite ! expiration ( ! m&ate ( ! ,panel ( ,exp]ts1 rema9s committ$ to work+ ) relevant ,unit$ ,nations ag5cies1 memb]s ( ! ,security ,c\ncil1 & all ,unit$ ,nations ,memb] ,/ates1 to uphold ! ,unit$ ,nations sanctions regime aga9/ ! ,,dprk's unlawful nucle> & balli/ic missile program1 & to advance ! global nonprolif]ation regime2 & 7#c7 supports ! e/abli%m5t ( new multilat]al me*anisms to monitor ,unit$ ,nations ,memb] ,/ate implem5tation ( ,unit$ ,nations ,security ,c\ncil resolutions t>get+ ! ,,dprk to %9e a light on ,memb] ,/ates :o are evad+ sanctions & abett+ ! ,,dprk regime's unlawful weapons program4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to su/a9 economic pressure on ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,dprk until ! regime und]takes actions t[>d complete1 v]ifiable1 & irrev]sible d5ucle>ization1 includ+ by-- 7#a7 press+ all nations1 includ+ ! ,,prc1 to implem5t & en=ce exi/+ ,unit$ ,nations sanctions ) reg>d to ! ,,dprk & its nucle> & missile programs2 7#b7 press+ all nations1 includ+ ! ,,prc1 & 9 accordance ) ,unit$ ,nations ,security ,c\ncil resolutions1 to end ! practice ( ho/+ ,,dprk citiz5s z gue/ work]s1 recogniz+ t su* work]s are demon/rat$ to con/itute an illicit s\rce ( rev5ue = ! ,,dprk regime & its nucle> ambitions2 7#c7 press+ all nations1 includ+ ! ,,prc1 to pursue rigor\s int]diction ( %ipm5ts to & f ! ,,dprk1 includ+ %ip-to-%ip transf]s1 consi/5t ) ,unit$ ,nations ,security ,c\ncil resolutions2 7#d7 press+ ! ,,prc & ,,prc entities-- 7,a7 to cease bus9ess activities ) ,unit$ ,nations-designat$ entities & _! affiliates 9 ! ,,dprk2 & 7,b7 to expel f ! ,,prc individuals :o enable ! ,,dprk to acquire mat]ials = its nucle> & balli/ic missile programs2 7#e7 work+ ) likem9d$ p>tn]s1 ?9k tanks1 rese>* organizations1 & civil society to develop & implem5t alt]native1 indep5d5t me*anisms to monitor ,unit$ ,nations ,memb] ,/ate adh]5ce to ,unit$ ,nations sanctions t>get+ ! unlawful ,,dprk weapons program & publicly %9e a light on ,memb] ,/ates t evade & violate ^? sanctions2 & 7#f7 implem5t+ & en=c+ ,unit$ ,nations ,security ,c\ncil resolutions ) respect to ! ,,dprk & ,unit$ ,/ates sanctions1 includ+ ^? pursuant to ! ,nor? ,korea ,sanctions & ,policy ,enhancem5t ,act ( #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abb71 ! ,c\nt]+ ,am]ica's ,adv]s>ies ,?r\gh ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd71 ! ,otto ,w>mbi] ,nor? ,korea ,nucle> ,sanctions & ,en=cem5t ,act ( #bjai 7title ,,lxxi ( ,public ,law #aaf-ib71 & relevant ,unit$ ,/ates executive ord]s4 #bji;,b4 ,e/abli%+ a ,s5ior ,(ficial = ! ,compacts ( ,free ,association at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all designate a s5ior (ficial at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate responsible = adm9i/]+ ! ,compacts ( ,free ,association at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,s5ior ,(ficial74 ,! ,s5ior ,(ficial %all report to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ,ea/ ,asian & ,pacific ,affairs4 7b7 ,duties ,! ,s5ior ,(ficial %all-- 7#a7 be responsible = ! conduct ( ,unit$ ,/ates =eign policy ) respect to ! c\ntries affiliat$ ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t "u ! ,compacts ( ,free ,association 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,compacts71 namely ! freely associat$ /ates (-- 7,a7 ! ,republic ( ,palau2 7,b7 ! ,m>%all ,isl&s2 & 7,c7 ! ,f$]at$ ,/ates ( ,micronesia2 7#b7 assi/ ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ,ea/ ,asian & ,pacific ,affairs 9 provid+ ov]all direction1 coord9ation1 & sup]vision ( int]dep>tm5tal activities ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t 9 ^! c\ntries1 includ+ ensur+ ! timely transf] ( assi/ance & provision ( b5efits ?r\gh ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 z laid out 9 ! ,compacts2 7#c7 ov]see & evaluate ! adequacy & effectiv5ess ( ,unit$ ,/ates policy ) respect to ^! c\ntries z well z ( ! plans1 programs1 res\rces1 & p]=mance = implem5t+ t policy1 includ+ programs & o!r activities implem5t$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior2 7#d7 directly sup]vise ! policy & op]ations ( ! ,compacts & provide guidance to relevant ,unit$ ,/ates missions )9 ! ,indo-,pacific region2 7#e7 ensure ! provision ( an adequate1 regul> fl[ ( in=mation to po/s abroad on ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t policies1 policy delib]ations1 & diplomatic ex*anges 9 ,wa%+ton1 ,,dc2 & 7#f7 ensure ! cont9uity ( implem5tation ( commitm5ts & ,compact obligations & b5efits1 consi/5t ) ,unit$ ,/ates national int]e/s 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #bej1jjj to support ! ,s5ior ,(ficial 9 ! conduct & dis*>ge ( ! duties describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 ,,ii ,enhanc+ diplomatic engagem5t 9 ! ,global ,s\? #baa4 ,enhancem5t ( diplomatic support & economic engagem5t ) ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries 7a7 ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce are au?oriz$ to hire ,locally ,employ$ ,/aff 9 ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries = ! purpose ( provid+ increas$ diplomatic support & promot+ increas$ economic & comm]cial engagem5t betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,pacific ,isl& c\ntries4 7b7 ,availability ( funds ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 n m ?an #aj1jjj1jjj to ea* ag5cy to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is section4 7c7 ,exception = ,am]ican ,samoa ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate may1 z appropriate1 treat ! t]ritory ( ,am]ican ,samoa z a =eign c\ntry = purposes ( c>ry+ out ?is section4 #bab4 ,def5se coop]ation 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate #ab1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi = ! ,int]national ,milit>y ,education & ,tra9+ ,program = ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean4 7b7 ,mod]nization ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all take /eps to mod]nize & /r5g!n ! programs receiv+ fund+ pursuant to subsection 7a7 to ensure t su* programs are rigor\s1 sub/antive1 & ! preem95t *oice = int]national milit>y education & tra9+ = ,lat9 ,am]ican & ,c>ibbean p>tn]s4 7c7 ,requir$ elem5ts ,! programs ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 provide tra9+ & capacity-build+ opportunities to ,lat9 ,am]ican & ,c>ibbean security s]vices2 7#b7 provide practical skills & frameworks =-- 7,a7 improv+ ! function+ & organization ( security s]vices 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean2 7,b7 creat+ a bett] und]/&+ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & its values2 & 7,c7 us+ te*nology = maximum /rategic impact & effective op]ations2 & 7#c7 promote & ensure t security s]vices 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean respect civilian au?ority & op]ate 9 compliance ) int]national human rights law & int]national humanit>ian law4 7d7 ,limitation ,security assi/ance "u ?is section is subject to ! limitations ( section #fbj,m ( ! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d74 #bac4 ,support = ,"y ,african ,lead]s ,initiative 7a7 ,s5se ( congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,"y ,african ,lead]s ,initiative1 laun*$ 9 #bjaj1 is a signature ef=t to inve/ 9 ! next g5]ation ( ,african lead]s2 7#b7 ,africa is a cont95t ( /rategic importance & x is vital = ! ,unit$ ,/ates to support /rong & endur+ p>tn]%ips ) ! next g5]ation ( ,african lead]s2 7#c7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t %\ld prioritize inve/m5ts to build ! capacity ( em]g+ "y ,african lead]s 9 sub-,sah>an ,africa1 includ+ ?r\gh ef=ts to-- 7,a7 enhance lead]%ip skills2 7,b7 enc\rage entrepr5eur%ip2 7,c7 /r5g!n public adm9i/ration & ! role ( civil society2 7,d7 enhance peace & security 9 _! respective c\ntries ( orig9 & across ,africa2 & 7,e7 connect "y ,african lead]s cont95tally & globally across ! private1 civic1 & public sectors2 7#d7 y\? 9 ,africa h a positive impact on ef=ts to fo/] economic gr[?1 improve public sector transp>5cy & gov]nance1 & c\nt] extremism1 & %\ld be an area ( focus = ,unit$ ,/ates outrea* on ! ,african cont95t2 & 7#e7 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %\ld increase ! numb] ( fell[s f ,africa p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,m&ela ,wa%+ton ,fell[%ip above ! e/imat$ #gjj fell[s :o p>ticipat$ dur+ fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,"y ,african ,lead]s ,initiative 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ ! ,"y ,african ,lead]s ,initiative1 7,,yali74 7#b7 ,purpose ,,yali %all seek to build ! capacity ( "y ,african lead]s 9 sub-,sah>an ,africa 9 ! areas ( bus9ess & entrepr5eur%ip1 civic lead]%ip1 or public adm9i/ration1 includ+ ?r\gh ef=ts to-- 7,a7 support "y ,african lead]s by (f]+ pr(essional developm5t1 tra9+1 & network+ opportunities1 p>ticul>ly 9 ! areas ( lead]%ip1 innovation1 civic engagem5t1 elections1 human rights1 entrepr5eur%ip1 good gov]nance1 peace & security1 & public adm9i/ration2 7,b7 provide increas$ tra9+ to "y ,african lead]s to promote economic gr[?1 /r5g!n ties betwe5 ,unit$ ,/ates & ,african bus9esses1 build resili5ce to pr$atory l5d+ practices1 & improve capacity 9 /rategic sectors1 includ+ critical m9]als extraction1 te*nology & m$ia2 & 7,c7 id5tify additional ways to connect all ,,yali alumni to ,unit$ ,/ates public & private res\rces & in/itutions4 7#c7 ,fell[%ips 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,,yali %all support ! p>ticipation 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! ,m&ela ,wa%+ton ,fell[%ip = ,"y ,african ,lead]s ( fell[s f ,africa :o-- 7i7 are betwe5 #be & #ce ye>s ( age2 7ii7 h demon/rat$ /rong capabilities 9 entrepr5eur%ip1 innovation1 public s]vice1 & lead]%ip2 & 7iii7 h _h a positive impact 9 _! communities1 organizations1 or in/itutions4 7,b7 ,ov]sight ,! fell[%ips describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be ov]se5 by ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate ?r\gh ! ,bureau ( ,education & ,cultural ,affairs4 7,c7 ,eligibility ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all e/abli% & publi%-- 7i7 eligibility crit]ia = p>ticipation z a fell[ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 crit]ia = det]m9+ :i* eligible applicants w be select$4 7#d7 ,reciprocal ex*anges ,subject to ! approval ( ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5s may-- 7,a7 engage 9 reciprocal ex*anges ) alumni ( ! fell[%ip describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 collaborate on projects ) su* fell[%ip alumni4 7#e7 ,yali regional lead]%ip c5t]s & networks ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t %all e/abli% n few] ?an #d regional lead]%ip c5t]s 9 sub-,sah>an ,africa to (f] 9-p]son & onl9e tra9+ ?r\gh\t ! ye> on bus9ess & entrepr5eur%ip1 civic lead]%ip1 & public managem5t to "y ,african lead]s betwe5 #ah & #ce ye>s ( age :o h demon/rat$ /rong capabilities 9 entrepr5eur%ip1 innovation1 public s]vice & lead]%ip1 & peace-build+ & conflict resolution1 & :o h _h a positive impact 9 _! communities1 organizations1 or in/itutions4 7#f7 ,activities 7,a7 ,unit$ /ates-bas$ activities ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 %all ov]see all ,unit$ ,/ates-bas$ activities c>ri$ out "u ,,yali1 includ+-- 7i7 ! p>ticipation ( ,m&ela ,wa%+ton ,fell[s 9 a six-week ,lead]%ip ,in/itute at a ,unit$ ,/ates educational in/itution 9 bus9ess1 civic engagem5t1 or public managem5t1 includ+ academic sessions1 site visits1 pr(essional network+ opportunities1 lead]%ip tra9+1 community s]vice1 & organiz$ cultural activities2 & 7ii7 ! p>ticipation by ,m&ela ,wa%+ton ,fell[s 9 an annual ,m&ela ,wa%+ton ,fell[%ip ,summit1 to provide su* ,fell[s ! opportunity to meet ) ,unit$ ,/ates lead]s f ! private1 public1 & non-pr(it sectors4 7,b7 ,africa-bas$ activities ,! ,adm9i/rator = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate & ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 %\ld cont9ue to ov]see & support ,,yali activities 9 sub-,sah>an ,africa1 includ+-- 7i7 cont9u$ lead]%ip tra9+ & o!r pr(essional developm5t opportunities = ,m&ela ,wa%+ton ,fell[%ip = ,"y ,african ,lead]s alumni ^u _! return to _! home c\ntries1 includ+ onl9e c\rses1 tra9+1 & access to fund+2 7ii7 tra9+ = "y ,african lead]s at regional lead]%ip c5t]s e/abli%$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#e71 & ?r\gh onl9e & 9-p]son c\rses (f]$ by su* c5t]s2 & 7iii7 opportunities = network+ & engagem5t )-- 7,i7 alumni ( ! ,m&ela ,wa%+ton ,fell[%ip = ,"y ,african ,lead]s2 7,,ii7 alumni ( programs at regional lead]%ip c5t]s e/abli%$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#e72 7,,iii7 ,unit$ ,/ates & l-m9d$ diplomatic missions1 bus9ess lead]s1 ! diaspora1 & o!rs z appropriate2 & 7,,iv7 :]e practicable & appropriate1 o!r ,unit$ ,/ates-fund$ regional lead]%ip programs1 includ+ ! ,"y ,s\!a/ ,asian ,lead]s ,initiative 7,,yseali71 ! ,"y ,lead]s ( ! ,am]icas ,initiative 7,,ylai71 ! ,"y ,pacific ,lead]s 7,,ypl71 & ! ,"y ,transatlantic ,innovation ,lead]s ,initiative 7,,ytili71 & ?r\gh ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate programs su* z ! ,community ,engagem5t ,ex*ange ,program & o!r initiatives4 7,c7 ,implem5tation ,to c>ry out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate & ! ,adm9i/rator = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 %all seek to p>tn] ) ! private sector to pursue public-private p>tn]%ips1 lev]age private sector exp]tise1 exp& network+ opportunities1 & id5tify fund+ opportunities z well z fell[%ip & employm5t opportunities = ,,yali4 #bad4 ,/r5g!n+ diplomatic ef=ts 9 ,africa 7a7 ,bol/]+ ,unit$ ,/ates diplomatic ,pres5ce 9 ,africa 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a plan to /r5g!n ,unit$ ,/ates diplomatic pres5ce 9 ,africa1 includ+ to ensure t ,unit$ ,/ates embassies 9 ,africa h suffici5t p]sonnel to focus on ! activities1 policies1 & inve/m5ts ( ! ,,prc4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,! plan requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include ! foll[+ elem5ts3 7,a7 ,a review ( ! inc5tives available = ,unit$ ,/ates diplomatic p]sonnel :o s]ve 9 po/s 9 ,africa1 :i* includes proposals to provide additional inc5tives = h>d-to-fill po/s 9 ,africa1 includ+ ^? t lev]age relevant tal5t 9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ tal5t )9 ! civil s]vice1 & :i* addresses requirem5ts = promotions & onw>d assignm5t = ! ,=eign ,s]vice4 7,b7 ,an id5tification (-- 7i7 ! numb] & av]age duration ov] ! la/ #e ye>s ( vacancies 9 ! political & economic sections ( ,unit$ ,/ates embassies relative to ! full-"t equival5t positions allocat$ = ! economic & political sections 9 su* embassies2 & 7ii7 ! numb] ( ,=eign ,s]vice ,(fic]s :o are work+ 9 /ret* positions 9 ! political & economic sections ( ,unit$ ,/ates embassies 9 ,africa & a li/ ( proposals to r$uce ^? vacancies & /ret* positions4 7,c7 ,an assessm5t ( :e!r ,unit$ ,/ates embassies 9 ,africa h adequate /aff to implem5t initiatives su* z ,prosp] ,africa & ^? emanat+ f ! ,african ,lead]s ,summit & a proposal to bett] meet ! /aff+ ne$s to implem5t ^? & o!r high-priority initiatives4 7b7 ,africa ,heads ( ,/ate ,summit 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & bi5nially !reaft]1 ! ,presid5t %all conv5e a ,unit$ ,/ates-,africa ,lead]s ,summit 79 ?is subsection ref]r$ to z ! ,summit7 9 ord] to e/abli% /rong] bilat]al & multilat]al diplomatic1 economic1 security1 & cultural ties betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,african c\ntries4 7#b7 ,p>ticipation ,ea* ,summit conv5$ pursuant to ?is subsection %all h p>ticipation1 includ+ 9 meet+s ) ,unit$ ,/ates (ficials1 f-- 7,a7 lead]s ( civilian-l$ gov]nm5ts ( ,african c\ntries 9 good /&+ ) ! ,african ,union1 ea* ( :i* ! ,presid5t has det]m9$-- 7i7 has held a cr$ible election associat$ ) ! curr5t head ( gov]nm5t or /ate2 or 7ii7 is ! head ( a transitional gov]nm5t1 is implem5t+ a roadmap to hold cr$ible elections1 & is unaffiliat$ ) actions t 7 relat$ to an uncon/itutional *ange ( adm9i/ration2 & 7,b7 civil society f ea* ( ! ,african c\ntries repres5t$ at ! ,summit4 7#c7 ,unit to plan & implem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all e/abli% a d$icat$ unit )9 ! ,bureau ( ,african ,affairs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate to coord9ate1 plan1 & implem5t ! ,summit on a bi5nial basis1 :i* %\ld include robu/ int]ag5cy consultation & may include1 on a tempor>y basis1 p]sonnel second$ f ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies z appropriate1 & :i* %all be l$ by an individual :o has previ\sly be5 appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t & confirm$ by ! ,s5ate4 7,b7 ,plann+ ef=ts ,! unit e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph %all-- 7i7 use lessons le>n$ f ! #bjbb ,african ,lead]s ,summit & subsequ5t ,summits to in=m plann+ ( future ,summits2 7ii7 lead int]ag5cy ef=ts to provide guidance to ,unit$ ,/ates embassies 9 ,african c\ntries relat$ to plann+ ea* ,summit & engagem5t ) gov]nm5ts & civil society 9 advance ( ea* ,summit2 7iii7 lead ef=ts to implem5t commitm5ts made at previ\s ,summits2 & 7iv7 consult regul>ly ) ! appropriate committees ( ,congress on ! plann+ 9 advance (1 & foll[-up =1 ea* ,summit4 #bae4 ,engagem5t ) civil society 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean reg>d+ acc\ntability1 human rights1 & ! risks ( p]vasive surveillance te*nologies 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc is export+ its model = int]nal security & /ate control ( society ?r\gh advanc$ te*nology & artificial intellig5ce2 & 7#b7 ! inclusion ( communication networks & communications supply *a9s ) equipm5t & s]vices f companies ) close ties to or t are susceptible to pressure f ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc or security s]vices )\t reliable legal *ecks on gov]nm5tal p[]s c lead to brea*es ( citiz5s' private in=mation1 increas$ c5sor%ip1 violations or abuses ( human rights1 & h>assm5t ( political oppon5ts4 7b7 ,int]net fre$om programs ,! ,*ief ,executive ,(fic] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,global ,m$ia1 work+ ?r\gh ! ,op5 ,te*nology ,fund1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 work+ ?r\gh ! ,bureau ( ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 & ,labor1 %all exp& & prioritize ef=ts to provide anti-c5sor%ip & anti-surveillance te*nology & s]vices to j\rnali/s 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean1 9 ord] to enhance _! ability to safely access or %>e digital news & in=mation4 7c7 ,support = civil society ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 ?r\gh ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 & ,labor1 & 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 %all "w ) civil society p>tn]s to-- 7#a7 support & promote programs t support int]net fre$om & ! free fl[ ( in=mation onl9e 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean2 7#b7 protect op51 int]op]able1 secure1 & reliable access to int]net 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean2 7#c7 provide integrat$ support to civil society = digital safety & relat$ te*nology programs 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean2 7#d7 tra9 j\rnali/s & civil society lead]s 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean on inve/igative te*niques necess>y to ensure public acc\ntability & prev5t gov]nm5t ov]rea* 9 ! digital sph]e2 7#e7 assi/ indep5d5t m$ia outlets & j\rnali/s 9 ,lat9 ,am]ica & ! ,c>ibbean to build _! own capacity & develop high-impact1 9-dep? news reports cov]+ gov]nance & human rights topics2 7#f7 provide tra9+ = j\rnali/s & civil society lead]s on inve/igative te*niques necess>y to improve transp>5cy & acc\ntability 9 gov]nm5t & ! private sector2 7#g7 provide tra9+ on inve/igative report+ ( incid5ts ( corruption1 unfair trade1 & co]cive & anti-competitive bus9ess & comm]cial practices p]petrat$ by ! ,,prc1 includ+ ! role ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc 9 su* practices2 7#h7 assi/ civil society organizations to /r5g!n _! capacity to monitor ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#g72 & 7#i7 id5tify local organizations to support ! activities to be c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection4 ,b ,int]national organizations #bba4 ,safegu>d+ ! integrity ( ! ,unit$ ,nations sy/em 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ! ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,unit$ ,nations sy/em is critical to advanc+ peace & security1 human rights1 & developm5t2 7#b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates b5efits f opportunities at ! ,unit$ ,nations to engage 9 multilat]al diplomacy to advance its own int]e/s & to "w ) o!r memb]s ( ! int]national community to address complex & %>$ *all5ges2 & 7#c7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates !re=e has an int]e/ 9 safegu>d+ ! integrity ! ,unit$ ,nations ,sy/em4 7b7 ,prioritiz+ ! ,unit$ ,nations sy/em ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ambassador to ! ,unit$ ,nations z appropriate1 %all prioritize & in/ruct ! s5ior lead]%ip ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,mission to ! ,unit$ ,nations & o!r ,unit$ ,/ates ,missions to ! ,unit$ ,nations to-- 7#a7 promote ,unit$ ,/ates p>ticipation 9 ! ,unit$ ,nations ,sy/em1 & t ( ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s :o are committ$ to uphold+ ! integrity ( ! ,unit$ ,nations2 7#b7 ensure t ,unit$ ,nations employees are held acc\ntable to _! obligation to uphold ! ,unit$ ,nations *>t]1 rules1 & regulations2 7#c7 hold ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5s & lawful p]man5t resid5ts s]v+ )9 ! ,unit$ ,nations acc\ntable = conduct1 or conspir+ or attempt+ to engage 9 conduct1 outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t w\ld con/itute a crime if ! conduct _h occurr$ )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#d7 monitor & c\nt] undue influ5ce1 especially by au?orit>ian gov]nm5ts1 )9 ! ,unit$ ,nations ,sy/em2 7#e7 promote mean+ful p>ticipation & inclusion ( ,taiwan ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,nations ,sy/em & its affiliat$ ag5cies & bodies2 & 7#f7 advance o!r priorities deem$ relevant by ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,repres5tative to ! ,unit$ ,nations to safegu>d ! integrity ( ! ,unit$ ,nations ,sy/em4 #bbb4 ,unit$ ,/ates memb]%ip 9 ,unit$ ,nations specializ$ ag5cies & relat$ organizations 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,congress & ! executive bran* %>e responsibility = ! =eign relations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates pursuant to ,article ,i & ,article ,,ii ( ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,:ile ! executive bran* has a unique role 9 speak+ = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) o!r gov]nm5ts1 x is n uncon/ra9$ "u ,unit$ ,/ates law 9 do+ s4 7#c7 ,! ,s5ate has a con/itutional role 9 ! treaty-mak+ process1 & :5 ! ,s5ate expressly imposes limitations or requirem5ts t ! executive bran* mu/ satisfy be=e )draw+ f or t]m9at+ a treaty relation%ip1 ! executive bran* mu/ adh]e to ^? limitations or requirem5ts4 7#d7 ,! ,s5ate has provid$ advice & cons5t to ratification ( v>i\s agreem5ts = ! ,unit$ ,/ates to jo9 ,unit$ ,nations bodies1 & ,congress has au?oriz$ ,unit$ ,/ates p>ticipation 9 o!r ,unit$ ,nations bodies :]e treaty ratification 0 n requir$1 includ+ ! ,_w ,heal? ,organization4 7#e7 ,congress !re=e has a cle> role--consi/5t ) its con/itutional responsibilities 9 =eign affairs1 advice1 & cons5t to ratification ( treaties1 & ! mak+ ( ,f$]al law--9 :e!r & h[ ! ,unit$ ,/ates p>ticipates 9 ! ,unit$ ,nations1 includ+ :e!r x seeks to )draw f su* p>ticipation4 7#f7 ,robu/ ,unit$ ,/ates engagem5t 9 int]national organizations1 includ+ ! ,_w ,heal? ,organization1 is critical 9 c\nt]+ ef=ts by ! ,,prc to bol/] its influ5ce ar\nd ! _w4 7b7 ,)drawal f ,_w ,heal? ,organization ,section #d ( ! ,jo9t ,resolution entitl$1 ,provid+ = memb]%ip by ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! ,_w ,heal? ,organization & au?oriz+ an appropriation !re=1 approv$ ,june #ad1 #aidh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;c71 is am5d$ by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+ 3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n less ?an #ahj days be=e provid+ notice to )draw ! ,unit$ ,/ates f ! ,_w ,heal? ,organization1 ! ,presid5t & ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all jo9tly submit to ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a notification t su* )drawal is 9 ! national int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,)drawal f o!r specializ$ ag5cies or relat$ organizations ( ! ,unit$ ,nations ,n less ?an #ahj days be=e tak+ =mal action to initiate ! ,unit$ ,/ates )drawal f a ,unit$ ,nations specializ$ ag5cy or relat$ organization1 ! ,presid5t & ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all jo9tly submit to ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a notification t su* )drawal is 9 ! national int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #bbc4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,(fice on ,multilat]al ,/rategy & ,p]sonnel ,!re is e/abli%$ )9 ! ,bureau ( ,int]national ,organizations ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate an ,(fice on ,multilat]al ,/rategy & ,p]sonnel 7,,msp7 ) ! foll[+ responsibilities3 7#a7 ,develop+1 coord9at+1 & ma9ta9+ a :ole-(-gov]nm5t /rategy to /r5g!n ,unit$ ,/ates engagem5t & lead]%ip ) multilat]al in/itutions & int]national organizations1 to include manag+ ef=ts to c\nt] ?ird-c\ntries seek+ to und]m9e ! integrity ( ! ,unit$ ,nations4 7#b7 ,coord9at+ :ole-(-gov]nm5t ef=ts relat$ to ! ,unit$ ,nations ,junior ,pr(essional ,(fic] 7,,jpo7 program1 includ+-- 7,a7 recruit+ qualifi$ individuals :o repres5t ! ri* div]sity ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to apply = ,unit$ ,/ates-sponsor$ ,,jpo positions2 7,b7 collect+ & collat+ in=mation ab\t ,unit$ ,/ates-sponsor$ ,j,p,os f across ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t2 7,c7 e/abli%+ & provid+ ori5tation & o!r tra9+ mat]ials ) ,unit$ ,/ates ag5cies sponsor+ ,j,p,os2 7,d7 ma9ta9+ regul> contact ) curr5t & =m] ,unit$ ,/ates-sponsor$ ,j,p,os1 includ+ provid+ c>e] & pr(essional advice to ,unit$ ,/ates-sponsor$ ,j,p,os2 7,e7 mak+1 in=m+1 & advis+ on /rategic decisions1 includ+ ab\t ! location & duration ( ,unit$ ,/ates-sponsor$ ,,jpo positions to /r5g!n ,unit$ ,/ates national security int]e/s & ! competitive advantage ( ,unit$ ,/ates-sponsor$ ,j,p,os = future employm5t2 & 7,f7 sponsor+ ev5ts1 includ+ repres5tational ev5ts z appropriate1 to support ,unit$ ,/ates-sponsor$ ,j,p,os4 7#c7 ,coord9at+ & ov]see+ a :ole-(-gov]nm5t ,unit$ ,/ates /rategy & ef=ts 9 relation to promot+ qualifi$ ,unit$ ,/ates c&idates = elect$ or appo9t$ s5ior positions at multilat]al in/itutions & int]national organizations1 includ+-- 7,a7 creat+ a :ole-(-gov]nm5t /rategy t id5tifies & prioritizes upcom+ op5+s ( lead]%ip positions at multilat]al in/itutions & int]national organizations2 7,b7 develop+ & execut+ processes to id5tify & recruit qualifi$ c&idates to apply or run = ^! (fices2 7,c7 consult+ across ! ,dep>tm5t & int]ag5cy z !y implem5t selection processes2 & 7,d7 creat+ & implem5t+ a /rategy to obta9 ! support necess>y = ,unit$ ,/ates c&idates = priority lead]%ip positions includ+-- 7i7 liais+ & coord9at+ ) int]national p>tn]s to promote ,unit$ ,/ates c&idates2 & 7ii7 work+ ) embassies to engage (ficials & o!r entities ne$$ to support relevant ,unit$ ,/ates c&idates4 7#d7 ,promot+ detail & transf] opportunities = qualifi$ ,unit$ ,/ates p]sonnel to multilat]al organizations includ+ by-- 7,a7 liais+ ) multilat]al in/itutions to promote & id5tify detail & transf] opportunities2 7,b7 develop+ & ma9ta9+ a database ( detail & transf] opportunities to multilat]al organizations2 7,c7 promot+ ^! detail & transf] opportunities )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t & mak+ ! database available to ^? eligible = details & transf]s2 & 7,d7 facilitat+ any relevant ori5tation1 tra9+s1 or mat]ials = detailees & transf]ees1 includ+ debrief+ detailees & transf]ees ^u _! return to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t4 7#e7 ,promot+ int]n%ip & volunte] opportunities at multilat]al in/itutions & int]national organizations & coord9at+ ori5tation & c>e] developm5t opportunities1 z relevant4 7#f7 ,promot+ & ent]+ into p>tn]%ip arrangem5ts ) multilat]al in/itutions & int]national organizations to enc\rage ,unit$ ,/ates nationals p>ticipation 9 su* organizations4 #bbd4 ,au?orization ( appropriations to promote ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5 employm5t at ! ,unit$ ,nations & int]national organizations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,presid5t %\ld direct ,unit$ ,/ates dep>tm5ts & ag5cies to1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate-- 7#a7 fund & recruit ,junior ,pr(essional ,(fic]s = positions at ! ,unit$ ,nations & relat$ specializ$ & te*nical organizations2 & 7#b7 facilitate secondm5ts1 details1 & transf]s to ag5cies & specializ$ & te*nical bodies ( ! ,unit$ ,nations4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ an additional #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjca = ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate to support ,junior ,pr(essional ,(fic]s1 details1 transf]s1 volunte]s1 & int]ns t advance ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s at multilat]al in/itutions & int]national organizations1 includ+ to recruit1 tra91 & ho/ ev5ts relat$ to su* positions1 & to promote ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5 c&idates = employm5t & lead]%ip positions at multilat]al in/itutions & int]national organizations4 #bbe4 ,unit$ ,/ates lead]%ip & repres5tation 9 /&>ds-,sett+ bodies 7a7 ,enhanc+ repres5tation & lead]%ip ( ,unit$ ,/ates at int]national /&>ds-,sett+ bodies ,! ,presid5t %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% an int]ag5cy work+ gr\p to provide assi/ance & te*nical exp]tise to enhance ! repres5tation & lead]%ip ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates at int]national bodies t set /&>ds = equipm5t1 sy/ems1 s(tw>e1 & virtually def9$ networks t support #e? & future g5]ation mobile telecommunications sy/ems & infra/ructure1 su* z ! ,int]national ,telecommunication ,union & ! #crd ,g5]ation ,p>tn]%ip ,project2 & 7#b7 "w ) allies1 p>tn]s1 & ! private sector to increase productive engagem5t ) respect to ! /&>ds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 be *air$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce or a designee ( ! ,secret>y at ! ,deputy ,assi/ant ,secret>y level or above2 7#b7 be vice-*air$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate or a designee ( ! ,secret>y at ! ,deputy ,assi/ant ,secret>y level or above to focus on coop]ation ) allies & p>tn]s ) respect to int]national /&>ds-sett+ bodies2 & 7#c7 consi/ ( ! head 7or designee7 ( ea* ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy ! ,presid5t det]m9es appropriate4 ,c ,s\? ,*9a & ,ea/ ,*9a ,sea ,sanctions ,act ( #bjbd #bca4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea & ,ea/ ,*9a ,sea ,sanctions ,act ( #bjbd4 #bcb4 ,sanctions ) respect to ,,prc p]sons responsible = ! ,,prc's activities 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea & ! ,ea/ ,*9a ,sea 7a7 ,initial imposition ( sanctions ,on & aft] ! date t is #abj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,presid5t may impose ! sanctions describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 ) respect to any ,,prc p]son1 includ+ any s5ior (ficial ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc1 t ! ,presid5t det]m9es-- 7#a7 is responsible = or significantly contributes to l>ge-scale reclamation1 con/ruction1 milit>ization1 or ongo+ supply ( outpo/s 9 disput$ areas ( ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea2 7#b7 is responsible = or significantly contributes to1 or has engag$ 91 directly or indirectly1 actions1 includ+ ! use ( co]cion1 to inhibit ano!r c\ntry f protect+ its sov]eign rights to access (f%ore res\rces 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea1 includ+ 9 su* c\ntry's exclusive economic zone1 consi/5t ) su* c\ntry's rights & obligations "u int]national law2 7#c7 is responsible = or complicit 91 or has engag$ 91 directly or indirectly1 actions t significantly ?reat5 ! peace1 security1 or /ability ( disput$ areas ( ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea or areas ( ! ,ea/ ,*9a ,sea adm9i/]$ by ,japan or ! ,republic ( ,korea1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( vessels & aircraft by ! ,,prc to occupy or conduct ext5sive rese>* or drill+ activity 9 ^? areas2 7#d7 has mat]ially assi/$1 sponsor$1 or provid$ f9ancial1 mat]ial1 or te*nological support =1 or goods or s]vices to1 or 9 support (1 any p]son subject to sanctions pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c72 or 7#e7 is own$ or controll$ by1 or has act$ = or on behalf (1 directly or indirectly1 any p]son subject to sanctions pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c74 7b7 ,sanctions describ$ ,! sanctions t may be impos$ ) respect to a p]son describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 are ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,block+ ( prop]ty ,! ,presid5t may1 9 accordance ) ! ,int]national ,em]g5cy ,economic ,p[]s ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 block & prohibit all transactions 9 all prop]ty & int]e/s 9 prop]ty ( ! p]son if su* prop]ty & int]e/s 9 prop]ty are 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 come )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or are or come )9 ! possession or control ( a ,unit$ ,/ates p]son4 7#b7 ,ineligibility = visas1 admission1 or p>ole 7,a7 ,visas1 admission1 or p>ole ,9 ! case ( an ali51 ! ali5 may be-- 7i7 inadmissible to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or o!r docum5tation to ent] ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7iii7 o!rwise ineligible to be admitt$ or p>ol$ into ! ,unit$ ,/ates or to receive any o!r b5efit "u ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,b7 ,curr5t visas revok$ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an ali5 describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may be subject to revocation ( any visa or o!r entry docum5tation reg>dless ( :5 ! visa or o!r entry docum5tation is or 0 issu$4 7ii7 ,imm$iate effect ,a revocation "u clause 7i7 may-- 7,i7 take effect imm$iately 9 accordance ) section #bba7;i7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i772 & 7,,ii7 cancel any o!r valid visa or entry docum5tation t is 9 ! ali5's possession4 7#c7 ,exclusion ( corporate (fic]s ,! ,presid5t may direct ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate to d5y a visa to1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security to exclude f ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 any ali5 t ! ,presid5t det]m9es is a corporate (fic] or pr9cipal (1 or a %>ehold] ) a controll+ int]e/ 91 ! p]son4 7#d7 ,export sanction ,! ,presid5t may ord] ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t n to issue any specific lic5se & n to grant any o!r specific p]mission or au?ority to export any goods or te*nology to ! p]son "u-- 7,a7 ! ,export ,control ,re=m ,act ( #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq472 or 7,b7 any o!r /atute t requires ! prior review & approval ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t z a condition = ! export or reexport ( goods or s]vices4 7#e7 ,inclusion on entity li/ ,! ,presid5t may include ! entity on ! entity li/ ma9ta9$ by ! ,bureau ( ,indu/ry & ,security ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce & set =? 9 ,supplem5t ,no4 #d to "p #gdd ( ! ,export ,adm9i/ration ,regulations1 = activities contr>y to ! national security or =eign policy int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#f7 ,ban on inve/m5t 9 equity or debt ( sanction$ p]son ,! ,presid5t may1 pursuant to su* regulations or guidel9es z ! ,presid5t may prescribe1 prohibit any ,unit$ ,/ates p]son f inve/+ 9 or pur*as+ equity or debt in/rum5ts ( ! p]son4 7#g7 ,bank+ transactions ,! ,presid5t may1 pursuant to su* regulations z ! ,presid5t may prescribe1 prohibit any transf]s ( cr$it or paym5ts betwe5 f9ancial in/itutions or by1 ?r\gh1 or to any f9ancial in/itution1 to ! ext5t t su* transf]s or paym5ts are subject to ! jurisdiction ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & involve any int]e/ ( ! p]son4 7#h7 ,correspond5t & payable-?r\gh acc\nts ,9 ! case ( a =eign f9ancial in/itution1 ! ,presid5t may prohibit ! op5+1 & prohibit or impose /rict conditions on ! ma9ta9+1 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( a correspond5t acc\nt or a payable-?r\gh acc\nt by ! =eign f9ancial in/itution4 7c7 ,implem5tation2 p5alties 7#a7 ,implem5tation ,! ,presid5t may ex]cise all au?orities provid$ "u sections #bjc & #bje ( ! ,int]national ,em]g5cy ,economic ,p[]s ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb & #agjd7 to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,p5alties ,! p5alties provid$ = 9 subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #bjf ( ! ,int]national ,em]g5cy ,economic ,p[]s ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 %all apply to a p]son t violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation ( regulations prescrib$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 to ! same ext5t t su* p5alties apply to a p]son t commits an unlawful act describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 ( su* section #bjf4 7d7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,inapplicability ( national em]g5cy requirem5t ,! requirem5ts ( section #bjb ( ! ,int]national ,em]g5cy ,economic ,p[]s ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja7 %all n apply = purposes ( subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,exception = intellig5ce1 law en=cem5t1 & national security activities ,sanctions "u ?is section %all n apply to any au?oriz$ intellig5ce1 law en=cem5t1 or national security activities ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,compliance ) int]national agreem5ts ,p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7b7 %all n apply if admission ( an ali5 to ! ,unit$ ,/ates is necess>y to p]mit ! ,unit$ ,/ates to comply ) ! ,agreem5t reg>d+ ! ,headqu>t]s ( ! ,unit$ ,nations1 sign$ at ,lake ,success1 ,june #bf1 #aidg1 & ent]$ into =ce1 ,novemb] #ba1 #aidg1 betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,nations & ! ,unit$ ,/ates & o!r int]national obligations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,exception relat+ to importation ( goods 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! au?ority or a requirem5t to impose sanctions "u ?is section %all n include ! au?ority or a requirem5t to impose sanctions on ! importation ( goods4 7,b7 ,good def9$ ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m good means any article1 natural or manmade sub/ance1 mat]ial1 supply1 or manufactur$ product1 includ+ inspection & te/ equipm5t1 & exclud+ te*nical data4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,acc\nt2 correspond5t acc\nt2 payable-?r\gh acc\nt ,! t]ms acc\nt1 correspond5t acc\nt1 & payable-?r\gh acc\nt h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #ecah;,a ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,ali5 ,! t]m ali5 has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a774 7#c7 ,,prc p]son ,! t]m ,,prc p]son means-- 7,a7 an individual :o is a citiz5 or national ( ! ,,prc2 or 7,b7 an entity organiz$ "u ! laws ( ! ,,prc or o!rwise subject to ! jurisdiction ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc4 7#d7 ,f9ancial in/itution ,! t]m f9ancial in/itution means a f9ancial in/itution specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 7,h71 7,i71 7,j71 7,k71 7,m71 7,n71 7,p71 7,r71 7,t71 7,y71 or 7,z7 ( section #ecab7;a77#b7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,=eign f9ancial in/itution ,! t]m =eign f9ancial in/itution has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #ajaj4fje ( title #ca1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any correspond+ simil> regulation or rul+74 7#f7 ,p]son ,! t]m p]son means any individual or entity4 7#g7 ,unit$ ,/ates p]son ,! t]m ,unit$ ,/ates p]son means-- 7,a7 a ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5 or an ali5 lawfully admitt$ = p]man5t resid5ce to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 an entity organiz$ "u ! laws ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or ( any jurisdiction )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ a =eign bran* ( su* an entity2 or 7,c7 any p]son 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #bcc4 ,s5se ( ,congress reg>d+ portrayals ( ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea or ! ,ea/ ,*9a ,sea z "p ( ,*9a ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,gov]nm5t ,publi%+ ,(fice %\ld n publi% any map1 docum5t1 record1 electronic res\rce1 or o!r pap] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7o!r ?an mat]ials relat+ to he>+s held by committees ( ,congress or int]nal "w product ( a ,f$]al ag5cy7 portray+ or o!rwise indicat+ t x is ! position ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t any "p ( ! t]ritory or airspace 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea t is disput$ among two or m p>ties1 or ( ! t]ritory or airspace ( areas adm9i/]$ by ,japan or ! ,republic ( ,korea1 includ+ 9 ! ,ea/ ,*9a ,sea1 is "p ( ! t]ritory or airspace ( ! ,,prc4 #bcd4 ,s5se ( ,congress on #bjaf ,p]man5t ,c\rt ( ,arbitration's tribunal rul+ on arbitration case betwe5 ,philipp9es & ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a 7a7 ,f9d+ ,congress f9ds t on ,july #ab1 #bjaf1 a tribunal ( ! ,p]man5t ,c\rt ( ,arbitration f\nd 9 ! arbitration case betwe5 ! ,philipp9es & ! ,,prc "u ! ,unit$ ,nations ,conv5tion on ! ,law ( ! ,sea t ! ,,prc's claims1 includ+ ^? to (f%ore res\rces & hi/oric rights1 7 unlawful1 & t ! tribunal's rul+ is f9al & legally b9d+ on bo? p>ties4 7b7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! int]national community %\ld reject ! unlawful claims ( ! ,,prc )9 ! exclusive economic zone or on ! cont95tal %elf ( ! ,philipp9es1 z well z ! m>itime claims ( ! ,,prc beyond a #ab-nautical-mile t]ritorial sea f ! isl&s x claims 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea2 7#b7 ! provocative behavior ( ! ,,prc1 includ+ co]c+ o!r c\ntries ) claims 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea & prev5t+ ^? c\ntries f access+ (f%ore res\rces1 und]m9es peace & /ability 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea2 7#c7 ! int]national community %\ld-- 7,a7 support ! rul+ describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 9 compliance ) int]national law2 & 7,b7 take all necess>y /eps to support ! rules-bas$ int]national ord] 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea2 & 7#d7 all claimants 9 ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea %\ld-- 7,a7 refra9 f engag+ 9 de/abiliz+ activities1 includ+ illegal occupation or ef=ts to unlawfully ass]t control ov] disput$ claims2 7,b7 ensure t disputes are manag$ )\t intimidation1 co]cion1 or =ce2 7,c7 cl>ify or adju/ claims 9 accordance ) int]national law2 & 7,d7 uphold ! pr9ciple t t]ritorial & m>itime claims1 includ+ ov] t]ritorial wat]s or t]ritorial seas1 mu/ be d]iv$ f l& features & o!rwise comport ) int]national law4 ,,iii ,inve/+ 9 our values ,a ,promot+ human rights 9 ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a ,i ,promot+ human rights = citiz5s ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a & = ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5s 9 ,*9a #cja4 ,protect+ human rights 9 ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out programs1 includ+ ?r\gh nongov]nm5tal organizations1 t prioritize ! protection & advancem5t ( ! fre$oms ( association1 assembly1 religion1 & expression =1 democracy & human rights activi/s1 wom51 & e?nic & religi\s m9orities 9 ! ,,prc4 7b7 ,consultation requirem5t ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 & ,labor %all consult ) ! appropriate committees ( ,congress reg>d+-- 7#a7 /r5g!n+ ! capacity ( ! organizations ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a72 7#b7 protect+ memb]s ( ! gr\ps ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 :o h be5 t>get$ = arre/1 h>assm5t1 =c$ /]ilizations1 co]cive abortions1 =c$ labor1 intimidation1 or subject to transnational repression1 includ+ memb]s resid+ outside ( ! ,,prc2 & 7#c7 messag+ ef=ts to rea* ! broade/ possible audi5ces )9 ! ,,prc ab\t ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t ef=ts to protect fre$om ( association1 expression1 assembly1 & ! rights ( wom5 & e?nic & religi\s m9orities4 #cjb4 ,report on corrupt activities ( s5ior (ficials ( ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a 7a7 ,annual report requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] ?r\gh #bjbh1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury & any o!r relevant ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t (ficial1 %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report id5tify+ ^? s5ior ,,prc (ficials :o are responsible =1 or complicit 91 or :o h directly or indirectly engag$ 91 significant corruption4 7#b7 ,elem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+ elem5ts3 7i7 ,a g5]al description ( ! corrupt s\rces ( weal? ( s5ior ,,prc (ficials4 7ii7 ,a description ( corruption1 includ+ activities tak+ place outside ( ,*9a1 engag$ 9 by s5ior ,,prc (ficials4 7iii7 ,a description ( any gaps 9 ! ability ( ! intellig5ce community to collect in=mation describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii74 7iv7 ,! names ( o!r individuals & entities :o facilitate or b5efit f significant corruption by s5ior ,,prc (ficials1 bo? inside & outside ( ! ,,prc4 7,b7 ,scope ( reports ,! fir/ report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include compreh5sive in=mation on ! matt]s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 ,ea* succe$+ report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may consi/ ( an update or supplem5t to ! prec$+ report submitt$ "u t p>agraph4 7#c7 ,=m ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an unclassifi$ executive summ>y ( ! elem5ts describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 & may include a classifi$ annex4 7#d7 ,assessm5t ( applicability ( sanctions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] submission ( ea* report requir$ by p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 z appropriate1 %all-- 7i7 evaluate :e!r any =eign p]son id5tifi$ "u ?is section may meet ! crit]ia = ! pot5tial imposition ( sanctions "u exi/+ sanctions au?orities1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,acc\ntability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja et seq472 & 7,,ii7 section #gjca7;c7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 ,=eign ,op]ations1 & ,relat$ ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7division ,k ( ,public ,law #aag-cbh2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb note72 & 7ii7 submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report1 9 writ+1 sett+ =? ! results ( t assessm5t4 7,b7 ,=m ,! report requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 %all be submitt$ 9 unclassifi$ =m1 b may include a classifi$ annex4 7b7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld und]take e ef=t & pursue e opportunity to expose ! corruption & relat$ practices ( s5ior ,,prc (ficials1 includ+ ,g5]al ,secret>y ( ! ,communi/ ,p>ty & ,presid5t ,xi ,j9p+4 7c7 ,corruption def9$ ,9 ?is section ! t]m corruption includes1 among o!r activities-- 7#a7 ! misappropriation ( /ate assets2 7#b7 ! expropriation ( private assets = p]sonal ga92 7#c7 abuse ( an (ficial position relat$ to gov]nm5t contracts or ! extraction ( natural res\rces2 & 7#d7 brib]y4 #cjc4 ,*9a exit bans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all collect & analyze available in=mation on ! application ( exit bans by ! ,,prc1 includ+ tr5ds ) respect to ! application ( su* exit bans to ,unit$ ,/ates nationals4 ,su* data %all be-- 7#a7 us$ to update ( travel w>n+s z appropriate1 & 9 dissem9at+ su* in=mation to relevant ,/ate & local au?orities1 ) a special emphasis on dome/ic jurisdictions ) l>ge numb]s ( at-risk populations2 7#b7 %>$1 z appropriate1 ) allies & p>tn] nations ab\t pot5tial risks & vuln]abilities _! citiz5s may face 9 travel+ to ! ,,prc2 7#c7 us$ to in=m ,unit$ ,/ates actions to hold ! ,,prc acc\ntable = ^! actions2 & 7#d7 submitt$ to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress4 7b7 ,exit ban def9$ ,9 ?is section ! t]m exit ban means a re/riction impos$ by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc t prev5ts =eign nationals1 includ+ ,unit$ ,/ates nationals1 includ+ legal p]man5t resid5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 f leav+ ! ,,prc )\t a fair & transp>5t legal cause or rec\rse = ! impact$ p>ty4 ,,ii ,matt]s relat$ to ,hong ,kong #cje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = promotion ( democracy1 human rights1 & civilian security 9 ,hong ,kong 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe = ! ,bureau ( ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 & ,labor ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate to promote democracy1 human rights1 & civilian security 9 ,hong ,kong4 7b7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all designate an (fice )9 ! ,bureau ( ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 & ,labor to adm9i/] & coord9ate ! provision ( ! funds describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate & across ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t4 #cjf4 ,developm5t & deploym5t ( int]net fre$om & circumv5tion tools = ! p ( ,hong ,kong 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,! ,,prc has repeat$ly violat$ its obligations "u ! ,jo9t ,decl>ation by suppress+ ! basic rights & fre$oms ( ,hong ,kong]s4 7#b7 ,on ,june #cj1 #bjbj1 ! ,national ,p's ,congress pass$ a ,national ,security ,law t fur!r erodes ,hong ,kong's autonomy & enables au?orities to suppress diss5t4 7#c7 ,! ,,prc cont9ues to utilize ! ,national ,security ,law to und]m9e ! fundam5tal rights ( ! p ( ,hong ,kong ?r\gh suppression ( ! fre$om ( spee*1 assembly1 religion1 & ! press4 7#d7 ,article #i ( ! ,national ,security ,law au?orizes unprec$5t$ regulation & sup]vision ( int]net activity 9 ,hong ,kong1 includ+ exp&$ police p[]s to =ce int]net s]vice provid]s to c5sor cont5t1 h& ov] us] in=mation1 & block access to plat=ms4 7#e7 ,on ,janu>y #ac1 #bjba1 ! ,hong ,kong ,broadb& ,network block$ public access to ,,hk ,*ronicles1 a website promot+ pro-democracy viewpo9ts1 "u ! au?orities ( ! ,national ,security ,law4 7#f7 ,on ,febru>y #ab1 #bjba1 int]net s]vice provid]s block$ ,hong ,kong us]s' access to ! ,taiwan ,transitional ,ju/ice ,commission website 9 ,hong ,kong4 7#g7 ,major te* companies1 includ+ ,facebook1 ,twitt]1 ,whats,app1 & ,google h /opp$ review+ reque/s = us] data f ,hong ,kong au?orities4 7#h7 ,on ,febru>y #bh1 #bjba1 #dg pro-democracy activi/s 9 ,hong ,kong 7 arre/$ & *>g$ "u ! ,national ,security ,law on ! *>ge ( conspiracy to commit subv]sion4 7b7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld-- 7#a7 support ! ability ( ! p ( ,hong ,kong to ma9ta9 _! fre$om to access in=mation onl9e2 & 7#b7 focus on inve/m5ts 9 te*nologies t facilitate ! unh9d]$ ex*ange ( in=mation 9 ,hong ,kong 9 advance ( any future ef=ts by ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty-- 7,a7 to suppress int]net access2 7,b7 to increase onl9e c5sor%ip2 or 7,c7 to inhibit onl9e communication & cont5t-%>+ by ! p ( ,hong ,kong4 7c7 ,hong ,kong ,int]net ,fre$om ,program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all e/abli% a ,hong ,kong ,int]net ,fre$om ,program 9 ! ,bureau ( ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 & ,labor ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate :i* %all include a work+ gr\p d$icat$ to develop+ a /rategy to bol/] int]net resili5cy & onl9e access 9 ,hong ,kong 79 ?is subsection1 ! ,program74 ,! work+ gr\p %all consi/ (-- 7,a7 ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ,civilian ,security1 ,democracy1 & ,human ,rights2 7,b7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ,ea/ ,asian & ,pacific ,affairs2 7,c7 ! ,*ief ,executive ,(fic] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,global ,m$ia2 7,d7 ! ,presid5t ( ! ,op5 ,te*nology ,fund2 7,e7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t2 & 7,f7 ! ,ambassador-at-l>ge = ,cyb]space & ,digital ,policy2 7#b7 ,indep5d5ce ,dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & end+ on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 ! ,program %all be c>ri$ out indep5d5t f int]net fre$om programs focus$ on ! re/ ( ! ,,prc4 7#c7 ,consolidation ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate program ,beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate may-- 7,a7 consolidate ! ,program ) ! ma9l& ,*9a initiatives 9 ! ,bureau ( ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 & ,labor2 or 7,b7 cont9ue to c>ry out ! ,program 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7d7 ,support = int]net fre$om te*nology programs 7#a7 ,grants au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 work+ ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t & ! ,presid5t ( ! ,op5 ,te*nology fund z appropriate1 are au?oriz$ to aw>d grants & contracts to private organizations to support & develop programs 9 ,hong ,kong t promote or exp&-- 7,a7 op51 int]op]able1 reliable1 & secure int]net2 & 7,b7 ! onl9e ex]cise ( human rights & fundam5tal fre$oms ( individual citiz5s1 activi/s1 human rights def5d]s1 indep5d5t j\rnali/s1 civil society organizations1 & m>g9aliz$ populations 9 ,hong ,kong4 7#b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! programs develop$ ) grants au?oriz$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %\ld be-- 7,a7 to support unre/rict$ access to ! int]net 9 ,hong ,kong2 7,b7 to increase ! availability ( int]net fre$om tools 9 ,hong ,kong2 7,c7 to scale up ! di/ribution ( su* te*nologies & tools ?r\gh\t ,hong ,kong2 7,d7 to prioritize ! developm5t ( tools1 compon5ts1 code1 & te*nologies t are fully op5-s\rce1 to ! ext5t practicable2 7,e7 to conduct rese>* on repressive tactics t und]m9e int]net fre$om 9 ,hong ,kong2 7,f7 to ensure in=mation on digital safety is available to human rights def5d]s1 indep5d5t j\rnali/s1 civil society organizations1 & m>g9aliz$ populations 9 ,hong ,kong2 & 7,g7 to engage private indu/ry1 includ+ e-comm]ce firms & social network+ companies1 on ! importance ( pres]v+ unre/rict$ int]net access 9 ,hong ,kong4 7#c7 ,grant recipi5ts ,grants au?oriz$ "u ?is subsection %all be di/ribut$ to multiple v5dors & suppli]s ?r\gh an op51 fair1 competitive1 & evid5ce-bas$ decision process-- 7,a7 to div]sify ! te*nical base2 & 7,b7 to r$uce ! risk ( misuse by bad actors4 7#d7 ,security audits ,new te*nologies develop$ us+ grants au?oriz$ "u ?is subsection %all und]go compreh5sive security audits to ensure t su* te*nologies are secure & h n be5 compromis$ 9 a mann] detrim5tal to ! int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or to individuals or organizations b5efitt+ f programs support$ by ^! funds4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,op5 te*nology fund ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,op5 ,te*nology ,fund #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi to c>ry out ?is section4 ,?is fund+ is 9 addition to ! funds au?oriz$ = ! ,op5 ,te*nology ,fund pursuant to section #cji;,a ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,int]national ,broadca/+ ,act ( #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjh;a74 7#b7 ,bureau ( democracy1 human rights1 & labor ,9 addition to ! funds au?oriz$ to be made available pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,(fice ( ,int]net ,fre$om ,programs 9 ! ,bureau ( ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 & ,labor ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi to c>ry out ?is section4 ,,iii ,matt]s relat$ to ,x9jiang #caa4 ,s5se ( ,congress on treatm5t ( ,uyghurs & o!r e?nic m9orities 9 ! ,x9jiang ,uyghur autonom\s region 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,uyghurs are "o ( sev]al pr$om9antly ,muslim ,turkic gr\ps liv+ 9 ! ,x9jiang ,uyghur ,autonom\s ,region 7,,xu>7 9 ! nor?we/ ( ! ,,prc4 7#b7 ,foll[+ ,uyghur demon/rations & unre/ 9 #bjji & cla%es ) gov]nm5t security p]sonnel & o!r viol5t incid5ts 9 subsequ5t ye>s1 ,,prc lead]s began a campaign ( l>ge-scale atrocities 9 ! ,,xu> includ+ arre/s & extreme security measures1 "u ! pretext ( combatt+ alleg$ t]rorism1 religi\s extremism1 & e?nic sep>atism4 7#c7 ,9 ,may #bjad1 ! ,,prc laun*$ its ,/rike ,h>d ,aga9/ ,viol5t ,extremism campaign1 :i* result$ 9 additional human rights violations aga9/ m9orities 9 ! ,,xu> "u ! pretext ( fight+ t]rorism4 7#d7 ,9 ,augu/ #bjaf1 ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty 7,,ccp7 ,politburo memb] ,*5 ,quanguo1 =m] ,tibet ,autonom\s ,region 7,,t>7 ,p>ty ,secret>y1 kn[n = ov]see+ int5sify+ security op]ations & human rights abuses 9 ! ,,t>1 0 appo9t$ z ,p>ty ,secret>y ( ! ,,xu>4 7#e7 ,beg9n+ 9 #bjag1 ,,xu> au?orities s\ght to =cibly assimilate ,uyghurs & o!r ,turkic m9orities into ,*9ese society ?r\gh a policy ( cultural erasure kn[n z ,s9icization4 7#f7 ,s9ce #bjah1 cr$ible report+1 includ+ f ! ,,bbc1 ,france#bd1 & ! ,new ,york ,times1 has %[n t ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc has built mass int]nm5t camps 9 ! ,,xu>1 :i* x calls vocational tra9+ c5t]s1 & deta9$ ,uyghurs & o!r gr\ps 9 !m & o!r facilities4 7#g7 ,s9ce #bjae1 ,,xu> au?orities h arbitr>ily deta9$ an e/imat$ #a1ejj1jjj ,uyghurs--#ab4e p]c5t ( ! ,,xu>'s (ficial ,uyghur population ( #ab1jjj1jjj--;& a small] numb] ( o!r e?nic m9orities 9 ! vocational tra9+ c5t]s & o!r det5tion & pre-det5tion facilities4 7#h7 ,9 #bjag1 ! ,,xu> acc\nt$ = less ?an two p]c5t ( ! ,,prc's total population b #ba p]c5t ( all arre/s 9 ,*9a4 7#i7 ,! ,atlantic1 ,radio ,free ,asia1 & o!r s\rces h reveal$ t deta9ees are =c$ to r5\nce _m ( _! ,islamic beliefs & cu/oms & repudiate ,uyghur culture1 language1 & id5tity4 7#aj7 ,inve/igations by ,human ,rights ,wat* & o!r human rights organizations h docum5t$ h[ deta9ees are subject to political indoctr9ation1 =c$ labor1 cr[d$ & unsanit>y conditions1 involunt>y biometric data collection1 bo? m$ical neglect & intrusive m$ical int]v5tions1 food & wat] deprivation1 beat+s1 sexual viol5ce1 & torture4 7#aa7 ,rese>* by ! ,au/ralian ,/rategic ,policy ,in/itute sugge/s t1 s9ce late #bjai1 _m deta9ees h be5 plac$ 9 high] security facilities & convict$ ( =mal crimes4 7#ab7 ,human ,rights ,wat* has report$ t ! ,,prc uses data collection programs1 includ+ facial recognition te*nology1 to surveil ,uyghurs 9 ! ,,xu> & to id5tify individuals :om au?orities may deta94 7#ac7 ,,prc au?orities h plac$ c\ntless *ildr5 ^: p>5ts are deta9$ or 9 exile 9 /ate-run in/itutions & bo>d+ s*ools )\t ! cons5t ( _! p>5ts4 7#ad7 ,new ,york ,times report+ reveal$ t num]\s local ,,prc (ficials :o did n agree ) ! policies c>ri$ out 9 ,,xu> h be5 fir$ & imprison$4 7#ae7 ,associat$ ,press report+ docum5t$ widespread & sy/emic ef=ts by ,,prc au?orities to =ce ,uyghur wom5 to take contraceptives or to subject !m to /]ilization or abortion1 ?reat5+ to deta9 ^? :o d n comply4 7#af7 ,,prc au?orities prohibit family memb]s & advocates inside & outside ,*9a f hav+ regul> communications ) relatives & fri5ds imprison$ 9 ! ,,xu>1 su* z j\rnali/ & entrepr5eur ,ekp> ,asat4 7#ag7 ,,prc au?orities h impos$ p]vasive re/rictions on ! peaceful practice ( ,islam 9 ! ,,xu>1 to ! ext5t t ,human ,rights ,wat* ass]ts ! ,,prc has effectively outlaw$ ! practice ( ,islam4 7#ah7 ,individuals :o are n deta9$ 9 camps h be5 =c$ to att5d political indoctr9ation sessions1 subject$ to movem5t re/rictions1 mass surveillance sy/ems1 involunt>y biometric data collection1 & o!r human rights abuses4 7#ai7 ,int]national m$ia1 nongov]nm5tal organizations1 s*ol>s1 families1 & survivors h report$ on ! sy/emic nature ( _m ( ^! abuses4 7#bj7 ,on ,june #bf1 #bjbj1 a gr\p ( #ej indep5d5t ,unit$ ,nations exp]ts jo9tly express$ al>m ov] ,*9a's det]iorat+ human rights record1 includ+ its repression 9 ,x9jiang1 & call$ on ! int]national community to act collectively & decisively to ensure ,*9a respects human rights & abides by its int]national obligations4 7#ba7 ,on ,octob] #f1 #bjbj1 #ci ,unit$ ,nations memb] c\ntries issu$ a public /atem5t condemn+ human rights violations by ,,prc au?orities & call+ on ! ,,prc to all[ ! ,unit$ ,nations ,high ,commission] = ,human ,rights unfett]$ access to ,x9jiang4 7#bb7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,congress pass$ ! ,uyghur ,human ,rights ,policy ,act ( #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ade74 7#bc7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,congress pass$ ! ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,acc\ntability ,act 7subtitle ,f ( title ,,xii ( ,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note71 :i* has be5 us$ to sanction ,,prc (ficials & entities = _! activities 9 ! ,,xu>4 7#bd7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,congress pass$ ! ,uyghur ,=c$ ,labor ,prev5tion ,act 7,public ,law #aag-gh47 7#be7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t has implem5t$ additional t>get$ re/rictions on trade ) ,x9jiang & impos$ visa & economic sanctions on ,,prc (ficials & entities = _! activities 9 ! ,,xu>4 7#bf7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t has docum5t$ human rights abuses & violations ( individual fre$oms 9 ! ,,xu>1 includ+ 9 ! #bjai ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate ,report on ,int]national ,religi\s ,fre$om4 7#bg7 ,on ,janu>y #ai1 #bjba1 !n-,secret>y ( ,/ate ,mi*ael ,pompeo det]m9$ t ! ,,prc1 "u ! direction & control ( ! ,,ccp1 has committ$ crimes aga9/ humanity1 g5ocide aga9/ ! pr$om9antly ,muslim ,uyghurs & o!r e?nic & religi\s m9ority gr\ps 9 ,x9jiang & t ^! crimes are ongo+4 7#bh7 ,on ,janu>y #ai1 #bjba1 dur+ 8 confirmation he>+1 ,secret>y ( ,/ate ,antony ,bl9k5 te/ifi$ t =c+ m51 wom51 & *ildr5 into conc5tration camps1 try+ to 9 effect re$ucate !m to be adh]5ts to ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty--all ( t speaks to an ef=t to commit g5ocide4 7#bi7 ,on ,janu>y #ai1 #bjba1 ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury ,janet ,l4 ,yell51 dur+ h] confirmation he>+1 publicly /at$ t ,*9a is guilty ( horr5d\s human rights abuses4 7#cj7 ,on ,janu>y #bg1 #bjba1 9 response to a "q f ! press reg>d+ ! ,uyghurs1 ,secret>y ,bl9k5 /at$ t 8 judgem5t rema9s t g5ocide 0 committ$ aga9/ ! ,uyghurs4 7#ca7 ,on ,m>* #aj1 #bjba1 9 response to a "q on ,x9jiang dur+ 8 te/imony be=e ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ,secret>y ,bl9k5 reit]at$1 ,we've be5 cle>1 & ,i've be5 cle>1 t ,i see x z g5ocide1 o!r egregi\s abuses ( human rights1 & we'll cont9ue to make t cle>4 7#cb7 ,! #bjbj ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate ,c\ntry ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices3 ,*9a /ates t genocide & crimes aga9/ humanity occurr$ dur+ ! ye> aga9/ ! pr$om9antly ,muslim ,uyghurs & o!r e?nic & religi\s m9ority gr\ps 9 ,x9jiang4 7#cc7 ,unit$ ,nations ,high ,commission] = ,human ,rights ,mi*elle ,ba*elet travel$ to ,*9a 9 ,may #bjbb & dur+ ?is mission visit$ ! ,,xu>1 b ! ,,prc did n provide h] ) ! unfett]$ & unmonitor$ access t w\ld h be5 ne$$ to make a fulsome assessm5t ( ! conditions & exp]i5ces ( ^? mo/ affect$ by ! ,p,r,cs repressive policies4 7#cd7 ,on ,augu/ #ca1 #bjbb1 ! ,unit$ ,nations ,(fice ( ! ,high ,commission] ( ,human ,rights 7,,oh*r7 issu$ its ,assessm5t ( ! ,human ,rights ,conc]ns 9 ! ,x9jiang ,uyghur ,autonom\s ,region1 ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a & 9 ?is report not$ t ! human rights abuses be+ committ$ aga9/ ! ,uyghurs & o!r pr$om9antly ,muslim gr\ps 9 ! ,,xu> may con/itute int]national crimes1 9 p>ticul> crimes aga9/ humanity4 7b7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! atrocities1 includ+ g5ocide1 committ$ by ! ,,prc aga9/ ,uyghurs & o!r pr$om9antly ,muslim ,turkic gr\ps 9 ,x9jiang1 includ+ =c$ labor1 sexual viol5ce1 ! int]nm5t ( ov] #a1jjj1jjj individuals1 & o!r horrific abuses mu/ be condemn$2 7#b7 ! ,presid5t1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ambassador to ! ,unit$ ,nations %\ld speak publicly ab\t ! ongo+ atrocities 9 ! ,,xu>1 includ+ 9 =mal spee*es at ! ,unit$ ,nations & o!r int]national =a2 7#c7 ! ,presid5t1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ambassador to ! ,unit$ ,nations %\ld appeal to ! ,unit$ ,nations ,secret>y-,g5]al to take a m proactive & public /ance on ! situation 9 ! ,,xu>1 includ+ by support+ calls = an inve/igation & acc\ntability = individuals & entities responsible = abuses aga9/ ! p ( ! ,,xu>2 7#d7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld cont9ue to use t>get$ sanctions & all diplomatic tools1 includ+ ! ,uyghur ,human ,rights ,policy ,act & ! ,uyghur ,=c$ ,labor ,prev5tion ,act1 available to promote acc\ntability = ^? responsible = ! atrocities 9 ,x9jiang2 7#e7 ,unit$ ,/ates ag5cies engag$ ) ,*9a on trade1 climate1 def5se1 or o!r bilat]al issues %\ld include human rights abuses 9 ! ,,xu> z a consid]ation 9 develop+ ,unit$ ,/ates policy2 7#f7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates supports ,radio ,free ,asia ,uyghur1 ! only ,uyghur-language news s]vice 9 ! _w indep5d5t ( ,,prc gov]nm5t influ5ce2 7#g7 ,unit$ ,nations ,high ,commission] = ,human ,rights ,ba*elet's visit to ,*9a 9 ,may #bjbb may h inadv]t5tly l5t cr$5ce to ! ,,prc's n>rative t its actions 9 ! ,,xu> 7 "p ( a legitimate c\nt]-t]rorism op]ation giv5 ! ,,prc2 7#h7 9 any future visits to ,*9a s5ior ,unit$ ,nations (ficials1 & 9 p>ticul> ! ,unit$ ,nations ,high ,commission] = ,human ,rights1 %\ld insi/ on unfett]$ & unmonitor$ access1 includ+ to ,,xu>2 & 7#i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 work+ ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ambassador to ! ,unit$ ,nations1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ambassador-at-,l>ge = ,global ,crim9al ,ju/ice %\ld outl9e a /rategy to "w ) int]national p>tn]s to promote ju/ice = ! ,,prc's crimes 9 ! ,,xu> & inve/igate ! atrocity crimes & o!r human rights abuses t h tak5 place 9 ! ,,xu>1 collect1 pres]ve1 & analyze ?is evid5ce1 s t x c be us$ by a future compet5t c\rt to adjudicate ^! cases4 #cab4 ,s5se ( ,congress call+ on organization ( ,islamic coop]ation memb]s to take action on atrocities 9 ,x9jiang ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates is committ$ to ! "r to fre$om ( religion or belief & ! pr9ciple t all p]sons %\ld be free to practice or n practice ! religion or belief ( _! *oice )\t fe> ( p]secution2 7#b7 ! int]national community plays an important role elevat+ aw>5ess :5 c\ntries are discrim9at+ aga9/1 p]secut+1 or committ+ atrocities1 includ+ g5ocide1 or o!r abuses aga9/ p]sons bas$ on _! religion or e?nicity2 7#c7 c\ntries t are home to significant populations ( religi\s communities be+ p]secut$ & abus$ else:]e are uniquely position$ to take a lead]%ip role 9 ex]t+ diplomatic pressure & promot+ acc\ntability ) respect to su* abuses2 & 7#d7 ! ,organization ( ,islamic ,coop]ation 7,,oic7 & its memb] /ates %\ld1 z ,! ,collective ,voice ( ! ,muslim ,_w1 :i* endeavors to safegu>d & protect ! int]e/s ( ! ,muslim _w 9 ! _s ( promot+ int]national peace & h>mony among v>i\s p ( ! _w1 be ! lead+ global voice 9-- 7,a7 advocat+1 includ+ ) respect to ,uyghurs & o!r e?nic & religi\s m9orities 9 ! ,,prc1 = ,article #ah ( ! ,univ]sal ,decl>ation ( ,human ,rights1 :i* provides1 ,ev]yone has ! "r to fre$om ( ?\ght1 consci5ce & religion2 ?is "r %all include fre$om to h or to adopt a religion or belief ( 8 *oice1 & fre$om1 ei!r individually or 9 community ) o!rs & 9 public or private to manife/ 8 religion or belief 9 wor%ip1 obs]vance1 practice1 & tea*+42 7,b7 seek+ to raise aw>5ess ab\t ! plight ( ! ,uyghurs & o!r e?nic & religi\s m9orities 9 ! ,x9jiang ,uyghur ,autonom\s ,region & else:]e 9 ! ,,prc2 7,c7 call+ on ! ,,prc to /op committ+ atrocities1 includ+ g5ocide1 aga9/ ,muslims & o!r religi\s & e?nic m9orities 9 ! ,x9jiang ,uyghur ,autonom\s ,region & else:]e 9 ! ,,prc2 7,d7 tak+ action to support ju/ice = ,uyghurs & o!r e?nic & religi\s m9orities 9 ! ,x9jiang ,uyghur ,autonom\s ,region & else:]e 9 ! ,,prc2 & 7,e7 safegu>d+ aga9/ ! ref\lem5t ( ,uyghurs & o!r e?nic & religi\s m9orities back to ! ,,prc4 #cac4 ,reau?orization ( ! ,uyghur ,human ,rights ,policy ,act ,section #f7;h7 ( ! ,uyghur ,human ,rights ,policy ,act ( #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ade2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fija note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #e ye>s aft] & ins]t+ #aj ye>s aft]4 #cad4 ,imposition ( sanctions ) respect to sy/ematic rape1 co]cive abortion1 =c$ /]ilization1 or involunt>y contraceptive implantation 9 ! ,x9jiang ,uyghur autonom\s region 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #f7;a77#a7 ( ! ,uyghur ,human ,rights ,policy ,act ( #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ade2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fija note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,f7 z subp>agraph 7,g72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,f7 ,sy/ematic rape1 co]cive abortion1 =c$ /]ilization1 or involunt>y contraceptive implantation policies & practices4 4 7b7 ,effective date2 applicability ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 takes effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#b7 applies ) respect to ea* report requir$ by section #f7;a77#a7 ( ! ,uyghur ,human ,rights ,policy ,act ( #bjbj submitt$ aft] su* date ( enactm5t4 ,,iv ,matt]s relat$ to ,tibet #cag4 ,policy ) respect to ,tibet 7a7 ,rank ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,special ,coord9ator = ,tibetan issues 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fba ( ! ,tibetan ,policy ,act ( #bjjb 7subtitle ,b ( title ,,vi ( ,public ,law #ajg-bbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fija note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b71 7c71 & 7d71 z subsections 7c71 7d71 & 7e71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7b7 ,rank ,! ,special ,coord9ator %all ei!r be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate1 or %all be an individual hold+ ! rank ( ,"u ,secret>y ( ,/ate or high]4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #faf7;e77#b7 ( ! ,tibetan ,policy ,act ( #bjjb is am5d$ by /rik+ section #fba7;d7 & ins]t+ section #fba7;e74 7b7 ,tibet unit at ,unit$ ,/ates embassy 9 ,beij+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all e/abli% a ,tibet ,unit 9 ! ,political ,section ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,embassy 9 ,beij+1 ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a4 7#b7 ,op]ation ,! ,tibet ,unit e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all op]ate until su* "t z ! ,,prc p]mits-- 7,a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,consulate ,g5]al 9 ,*5gdu1 ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a1 to reop52 or 7,b7 a ,unit$ ,/ates ,consulate ,g5]al 9 ,lhasa1 ,tibet1 to op54 7#c7 ,/aff 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %\ld assign n few] ?an #b ,unit$ ,/ates direct-hire p]sonnel to ! ,tibet ,unit e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,language tra9+ ,! ,secret>y %all make ,tibetan language tra9+ available to ! p]sonnel assign$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 consi/5t ) ! ,tibetan ,policy ,act ( #bjjb 7subtitle ,b ( title ,,vi ( ,public ,law #ajg-bbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fija note74 #cah4 ,unit$ ,/ates policy & int]national engagem5t on ! or re9c>nation ( ! ,dalai ,lama & religi\s fre$om ( ,tibetan ,buddhi/s 7a7 ,reaffirmation ( policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z provid$ "u section #cdb7;b7 ( division ,,ff ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 t any int]f]5ce by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc or any o!r gov]nm5t 9 ! process ( recogniz+ a successor or re9c>nation ( ! #ad? ,dalai ,lama & any future ,dalai ,lamas w\ld repres5t a cle> abuse ( ! "r to religi\s fre$om ( ,tibetan ,buddhi/s & ! ,tibetan p4 7b7 ,int]national ef=ts ,to protect religi\s fre$om ( ,tibetan ,buddhi/s ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %\ld engage ) ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s-- 7#a7 to support ,tibetan ,buddhi/ religi\s lead]s' sole religi\s au?ority to id5tify & in/all ! #ae? ,dalai ,lama2 7#b7 to oppose claims by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc t ! ,,prc has ! au?ority to decide = ,tibetan ,buddhi/s ! #ae? ,dalai ,lama2 & 7#c7 to reject int]f]5ce by ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc 9 ! religi\s fre$om ( ,tibetan ,buddhi/s4 ,b ,promot+ human rights globally #cba4 ,removal ( memb]s ( ! ,unit$ ,nations ,human ,rights ,c\ncil t commit human rights abuses ,! ,presid5t %all direct ! ,p]man5t ,repres5tative ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! ,unit$ ,nations to use ! voice1 vote1 & influ5ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to-- 7#a7 re=m ! process = susp5d+ rights ( memb]%ip 9 ! ,unit$ ,nations ,human ,rights ,c\ncil = /ates t commit gross & sy/ematic violations ( human rights1 includ+-- 7,a7 ensur+ in=mation detail+ ! memb] c\ntry's human rights record is publicly available be=e a vote on susp5sion ( ! rights ( memb]%ip2 & 7,b7 mak+ ! vote ( ea* c\ntry on ! susp5sion ( rights ( memb]%ip f ! ,unit$ ,nations ,human ,rights ,c\ncil publicly available2 7#b7 re=m ! rules on elect+ memb]s to ! ,unit$ ,nations ,human ,rights ,c\ncil to seek to ensure ,unit$ ,nations memb]s t h committ$ gross & sy/ematic violations ( human rights are n elect$ to ! ,human ,rights ,c\ncil2 & 7#c7 oppose ! election to ! ,human ,rights ,c\ncil ( any ,unit$ ,nations memb]-- 7,a7 curr5tly assess$ to engage 9 a consi/5t patt]n ( gross violations ( human rights pursuant to section #aaf or section #ejb;,b ( ! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean1 #bcjd72 7,b7 curr5tly designat$ z a /ate sponsor ( t]rorism2 7,c7 curr5tly designat$ z a ,ti] #c c\ntry "u ! ,traffick+ ,victims ,protection ,act ( #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq472 7,d7 ! gov]nm5t ( :i* is id5tifi$ on ! li/ publi%$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate pursuant to section #djd7;b7 ( ! ,*ild ,soldi]s ,prev5tion ,act ( #bjjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgj;c-#a7;b77 z a gov]nm5t t recruits & uses *ild soldi]s2 or 7,e7 ! gov]nm5t ( :i* ! ,unit$ ,/ates det]m9es to h committ$ g5ocide1 crimes aga9/ humanity1 w> crimes1 or e?nic cleans+4 #cbb4 ,protect+ human rights def5d]s at ! ,unit$ ,nations & o!r multilat]al bodies ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,p]man5t ,repres5tative to ! ,unit$ ,nations %all use ! voice1 vote1 & influ5ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates at ! ,unit$ ,nations & o!r multilat]al bodies-- 7#a7 to oppose ef=ts by ! ,,prc & o!r au?orit>ian actors to prev5t ! full p>ticipation ( civil society actors1 includ+ human rights def5d]s1 & block ! accr$itation ( non-gov]nm5tal organizations at ! ,unit$ ,nations & o!r multilat]al bodies2 7#b7 to ensure t ! ,unit$ ,nations bol/]s ! protection & safe p>ticipation ( civil society actors :o are subject to transnational repression1 /ate-sponsor$ h>assm5t1 & reprisals by ! ,,prc & o!r gov]nm5ts2 7#c7 to increase monitor+ & report+ to id5tify & track reprisals aga9/ human rights def5d]s1 :o engage ) ! ,unit$ ,nations & o!r multilat]al bodies2 7#d7 to oppose ef=ts by ! ,,prc & o!r au?orit>ian actors to sponsor ! p>ticipation ( gov]nm5t-organiz$ nongov]nm5tal organizations 9 ! ,committee on ,non-,gov]nm5tal ,organizations ( ,unit$ ,nations ,economic & ,social ,c\ncil1 :i* organizations are us$ z in/rum5ts ( ! /ate1 includ+ to repress p>ticipation & debate by legitimate civil society actors2 7#e7 to support ! use ( t>get$ sanctions1 c5sure ( memb] /ates1 & all diplomatic tools1 includ+ work+ ) o!r =eign gov]nm5ts1 available to hold acc\ntable p]sons t engage 9 reprisals aga9/ human rights def5d]s2 & 7#f7 to oppose ef=ts by ! ,,prc to r$uce fund+ = human rights monitor+ & civilian protection po/s )9 ,security ,c\ncil approv$ ,unit$ ,nations peacekeep+ missions4 #cbc4 ,inclusion ( surveillance te*nology abuse 9 human rights report ,! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #aaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7h7 ,surveillance te*nology 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7d7 %all to ! ext5t feasible include a description ( ! use ( =eign comm]cial spyw>e by ! gov]nm5t ( ea* c\ntry 9 :i* !re are sy/ematic acts ( political repression1 to conduct surveillance1 includ+ passive or active monitor+1 aga9/ activi/s1 j\rnali/s1 opposition politicians1 or o!r individuals = ! purposes ( suppress+ diss5t or intimidat+ critics4 7#b7 ,def9$ t]m ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m =eign comm]cial spyw>e means ! t]m ref]r$ to 9 section #fcah ( ! ,james ,m4 ,inh(e ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc74 2 & 7#b7 9 section #ejb;,b 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ ! second subsection designat$ subsection 7i7 z subsection 7j72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7k7 ,surveillance te*nology 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7b7 %all to ! ext5t feasible include a description ( ! use ( =eign comm]cial spyw>e by ! gov]nm5t ( ea* c\ntry 9 :i* !re are sy/ematic acts ( political repression1 to conduct surveillance1 includ+ passive or active monitor+1 aga9/ activi/s1 j\rnali/s1 opposition politicians1 or o!r individuals = ! purposes ( suppress+ diss5t or intimidat+ critics4 7#b7 ,def9$ t]m ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m =eign comm]cial spyw>e means ! t]m ref]r$ to 9 section #fcah ( ! ,james ,m4 ,inh(e ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc74 4 #cbd4 ,/r5g!n+ public report+ on corruption ,x is ! s5se ( ! ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,,prc & its repres5tatives are engag$ 9 corruption across ! globe1 t>get+ public sector (ficials ) ! goal ( induc+ !m to make (ficial decisions t suit ! int]e/s ( ! ,,prc 9 ex*ange = p]sonal f9ancial ga92 7#b7 p across ! globe d n want lead]s :o make deals to enri* !mselves & _! families 9 ex*ange = _! c\ntry's natural res\rces or agree+ to take on on]\s national debts & loans1 :i* ! nation w be =c$ to pay back2 & 7#c7 uncov]+ & br++ to light evid5ce ( ?is sort ( corruption s]ves ! objective ( emp[]+ p ev]y:]e to br+ su* practices to end4 #cbe4 ,au?orization ( fund+ = public report+ on corruption & corrupt practices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all support & /r5g!n m$ia & civil society initiatives to uncov] & report on evid5ce ( corruption1 ) a goal ( br++ to light ! corrupt practices ( ! ,,prc & its repres5tatives 9 e region1 & ! local lead]s :o are accept+ ^! paym5ts4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ an additional #c1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi = ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate to c>ry out ?is section4 ,,iv ,mod]niz+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate to meet ! ,*9a *all5ge #dja4 ,e/abli%+ an ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ,indo-,pacific ,affairs 7a7 ,repeal ,section #abb ( ! ,=eign ,relations ,au?orization ,act1 ,fiscal ,ye>s #aiib & #aiic 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfeb;b7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate is au?oriz$ to e/abli% a ,bureau = ,indo-,pacific ,affairs1 to be head$ by an ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,indo-,pacific ,affairs appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 by & ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate4 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all report to ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,/ate = ,political ,affairs4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,indo-,pacific ,affairs %all-- 7#a7 be responsible = ov]see+ & coord9at+ diplomatic ef=ts relat$ to ! ,indo-,pacific region1 & to advance ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s1 promote regional /ability1 & fo/] economic gr[? & developm5t ?r\gh diplomatic engagem5t1 public affairs1 policy coord9ation1 & /rategic p>tn]%ips )9 ! ,indo-,pacific region2 7#b7 advance ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s ) respect to ! ,,prc1 especially by advanc+ a policy ( /rategic competition to cont5d ) ! ?reats & *all5ges pos$ by ! ,,prc to ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 its allies1 & o!r p>tn]s 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region2 7#c7 assi/ ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate 9 provid+ ov]all direction & coord9ation ( int]dep>tm5tal activities ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t 9 ! c\ntries )9 ! ,indo-,pacific region1 includ+ direct+ ,unit$ ,/ates policies = ,indo-,pacific c\ntries1 direct+ & ov]see+ ! effectiv5ess ( ! applicable /rategies1 plans1 programs1 res\rces1 & p]=mance = implem5t+ t policy1 & monitor+ = & indications ( develop+ crises & initiat+ appropriate action 9 a timely mann]2 7#d7 provide active direction to *iefs ( mission 7,c,o,ms7 9 c>ry+ out _! (ficial duty to implem5t ,u4,s4 =eign policy & lead _! missions effectively1 & facilitate support$ ne$$ by ,c,o,ms at _! missions2 7#e7 directly sup]vise ! policy & op]ations ( ! bureau & provide ov]all guidance to ! ,unit$ ,/ates missions )9 ! region2 7#f7 direct & ov]see ! provision ( an adequate1 regul> fl[ ( in=mation to po/s abroad on ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t policies1 policy delib]ations1 & diplomatic ex*anges1 especially on matt]s t may result 9 negotiations1 initiatives1 policy actions1 or o!r (ficial repres5tations ( ,dep>tm5t policy abroad2 & 7#g7 o!r responsibilities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 relat$ to ! advancem5t ( ,unit$ ,/ates =eign policy & national security 9 ! ,indo-,pacific4 7d7 ,realignm5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate is au?oriz$ to realign bureaus & (fices )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate to implem5t ?is provision4 7e7 ,def9itions ,! t]ms ,indo-,pacific & ,indo-,pacific region mean ! foll[+ #ci c\ntries & _! surr\nd+ wat]ways3 ,au/ralia1 ,banglade%1 ,bhutan1 ,brunei1 ,burma1 ,cambodia1 ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a1 ,cook ,isl&s1 ,democratic ,p's ,republic ( ,korea1 ,fiji1 ,india1 ,indonesia1 ,japan1 ,kiribati1 ,laos1 ,malaysia1 ,maldives1 ,m>%all ,isl&s1 ,micronesia1 ,mongolia1 ,nauru1 ,nepal1 ,new ,zeal&1 ,palau1 ,papua ,new ,gu9ea1 ,philipp9es1 ,republic ( ,korea1 ,samoa1 ,s+apore1 ,solomon ,isl&s1 ,sri ,lanka1 ,?ail&1 ,timor-,le/e1 ,tonga1 ,tuvalu1 ,vanuatu1 & ,vietnam4 ,! t]ms also include ,taiwan & its surr\nd+ wat]way4 #djb4 ,enhanc+ /rategic competition at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate 7a7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7#a7 to pursue a /rategy ( /rategic competition ) ! ,,prc 9 ! political1 diplomatic1 economic1 developm5t1 milit>y1 in=mational1 & te*nological realms t maximizes ! ,unit$ ,/ates /r5g?s & increases ! co/s = ! ,,prc ( h>m+ ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s & ! values ( ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s2 7#b7 to lead a free1 op51 & secure int]national sy/em *>act]iz$ by fre$om f co]cion1 rule ( law1 op5 m>kets & ! free fl[ ( comm]ce1 & a %>$ commitm5t to security & peaceful resolution ( disputes1 human rights1 & good & transp>5t gov]nance2 7#c7 to /r5g!n & deep5 ,unit$ ,/ates alliances & p>tn]%ips1 prioritiz+ ! ,indo-,pacific & ,europe1 by pursu+ great] bilat]al & multilat]al coop]ative initiatives t advance %>$ int]e/s & values & bol/] ! confid5ce ( p>tn] c\ntries t ! ,unit$ ,/ates is & w rema9 a /rong1 committ$1 & con/ant p>tn]2 7#d7 to enc\rage & collaborate ) ,unit$ ,/ates allies & p>tn]s 9 boo/+ _! own capabilities & resili5cy to pursue1 def5d1 & protect %>$ int]e/s & values1 free f co]cion & ext]nal pressure2 7#e7 to pursue fair1 reciprocal treatm5t & heal?y competition 9 ,unit$ ,/ates-,*9a economic relations by-- 7,a7 advanc+ policies t h>d5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates economy aga9/ unfair & illegal comm]cial or trad+ practices & ! co]cion ( ,unit$ ,/ates bus9esses2 & 7,b7 tight5+ ,unit$ ,/ates laws & regulations z necess>y to prev5t ! ,,prc's attempts to h>m ,unit$ ,/ates economic competitiv5ess2 7#f7 to demon/rate ! value ( private sector-l$ gr[? 9 em]g+ m>kets ar\nd ! _w1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t tools t-- 7,a7 support great] private sector inve/m5t & advance capacity-build+ initiatives t are gr\nd$ 9 ! rule ( law2 7,b7 promote op5 m>kets2 7,c7 e/abli% cle> policy & regulatory frameworks2 7,d7 improve ! managem5t ( key economic sectors2 7,e7 combat corruption2 & 7,f7 fo/] & support great] collaboration ) & among p>tn] c\ntries & ! ,unit$ ,/ates private sector to develop secure & su/a9able infra/ructure2 7#g7 to lead 9 ! advancem5t ( int]national rules & norms t fo/] free & reciprocal trade & op5 & integrat$ m>kets2 7#h7 to conduct vigor\s comm]cial diplomacy 9 support ( ,unit$ ,/ates companies & bus9esses 9 p>tn] c\ntries t seek fair competition2 7#i7 to ensure t ! ,unit$ ,/ates leads 9 ! innovation ( critical & em]g+ te*nologies1 su* z next-g5]ation telecommunications1 artificial intellig5ce1 quantum in=mation sci5ce1 semiconductors1 & biote*nology1 by-- 7,a7 provid+ necess>y inve/m5t & concrete inc5tives = ! private sector & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t to accel]ate developm5t ( su* te*nologies2 7,b7 mod]niz+ export controls & inve/m5t scre5+ regimes & associat$ policies & regulations2 7,c7 enhanc+ ,unit$ ,/ates lead]%ip 9 te*nical /&>ds-sett+ bodies & av5ues = develop+ norms reg>d+ ! use ( em]g+ critical te*nologies2 7,d7 r$uc+ ,unit$ ,/ates b>ri]s & increas+ inc5tives = collaboration ) allies & p>tn]s on ! rese>* & co-developm5t ( critical te*nologies2 7,e7 collaborat+ ) allies & p>tn]s to protect critical te*nologies by-- 7i7 craft+ multilat]al export control measures2 7ii7 build+ capacity = def5se te*nology security2 7iii7 safegu>d+ *okepo9ts 9 supply *a9s2 & 7iv7 ensur+ div]sification2 & 7,f7 design+ major def5se capabilities = export to allies & p>tn]s2 7#aj7 to collaborate ) advanc$ democracies & o!r will+ p>tn]s to promote ideals & pr9ciples t-- 7,a7 advance a free & op5 int]national ord]2 7,b7 /r5g!n democratic in/itutions2 7,c7 protect & promote human rights2 & 7,d7 uphold a free press & fact-bas$ report+2 7#aa7 to develop compreh5sive & holi/ic /rategies & policies to c\nt] ,,prc dis9=mation campaigns2 7#ab7 to demon/rate effective lead]%ip at ! ,unit$ ,nations1 its associat$ ag5cies1 & o!r multilat]al organizations & def5d ! integrity ( ^! organizations aga9/ co-optation by illib]al & au?orit>ian nations2 7#ac7 to prioritize ! def5se ( fundam5tal fre$oms & human rights 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates relation%ip ) ! ,,prc2 7#ad7 to coop]ate ) allies1 p>tn]s1 & multilat]al organizations1 lev]ag+ _! significant & gr[+ capabilities to build a network ( l-m9d$ /ates t su/a9s & /r5g!ns a free & op5 ord] & addresses regional & global *all5ges to hold ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,,prc acc\ntable =-- 7,a7 violations & abuses ( human rights2 7,b7 re/rictions on religi\s practices2 & 7,c7 und]m9+ & abrogat+ treaties1 o!r int]national agreem5ts1 & o!r int]national norms relat$ to human rights2 7#ae7 to expose ! ,,prc's use ( corruption1 repression1 & o!r malign behavior to atta9 unfair economic advantages & to pressure o!r nations to def] to its political & /rategic objectives2 7#af7 to ma9ta9 ,unit$ ,/ates access to ! ,we/]n ,pacific1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 increas+ ,unit$ ,/ates =w>d-deploy$ =ces 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region2 7,b7 mod]niz+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates milit>y ?r\gh inve/m5ts 9 exi/+ & new plat=ms1 em]g+ te*nologies1 critical 9-!at] =ce /ructure & enabl+ capabilities1 jo9t op]ational concepts1 & a div]se1 op]ationally resili5t & politically su/a9able po/ure2 & 7,c7 op]at+ & conduct+ ex]cises ) allies & p>tn]s-- 7i7 to mitigate ! ,peoples ,lib]ation ,army's ability to project p[] & e/abli% conte/$ zones )9 ! ,fir/ & ,second ,isl& ,*a9s2 7ii7 to dim9i% ! ability ( ! ,p's ,lib]ation ,army to co]ce its neighbors2 7iii7 to ma9ta9 op5 sea & air lanes1 p>ticul>ly 9 ! ,taiwan ,/rait1 ! ,ea/ ,*9a ,sea1 & ! ,s\? ,*9a ,sea2 & 7iv7 to project p[] f ! ,unit$ ,/ates & its allies & p>tn]s to demon/rate ! ability to conduct conte/$ logi/ics2 7#ag7 to det] ! ,,prc f-- 7,a7 co]c+ ,indo-,pacific nations1 includ+ by develop+ m combat-cr$ible =ces t are integrat$ ) allies & p>tn]s 9 contact1 blunt1 & surge lay]s & able to defeat any ,,prc !ory ( victory 9 ! ,fir/ or ,second ,isl& ,*a9s ( ! ,we/]n ,pacific & beyond1 z call$ = 9 ! #bjah ,national ,def5se ,/rategy2 7,b7 us+ grey-zone tactics bel[ ! level ( arm$ conflict2 or 7,c7 initiat+ arm$ conflict2 7#ah7 to /r5g!n ,unit$ ,/ates-,,prc milit>y-to-milit>y communication & improve de-escalation proc$ures to de-conflict op]ations & r$uce ! risk ( unwant$ conflict1 includ+ ?r\gh high-level visits & recurr5t ex*anges betwe5 civilian & milit>y (ficials & o!r measures1 9 alignm5t ) ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s2 & 7#ai7 to coop]ate ) ! ,,prc if int]e/s align1 includ+ ?r\gh bilat]al or multilat]al means & at ! ,unit$ ,nations1 z appropriate4 7b7 ,e/abli%+ & exp&+ ! ,regional ,*9a ,(fic] program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be e/abli%$ at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate a ,regional ,*9a ,(fic] 7,,rco7 program to support regional po/s & (fic]s ) report+1 in=mation1 & policy tools1 & to enhance exp]tise relat$ to /rategic competition ) ! ,,prc4 7#b7 ,au?orization ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate to exp& ! ,,rco program1 includ+ =-- 7,a7 ! placem5t ( ,regional ,*9a ,(fic]s at ,unit$ ,/ates missions to ! ,unit$ ,nations & ,unit$ ,nations affiliat$ organizations2 7,b7 ! placem5t ( additional ,regional ,*9a ,(fic]s 9 ,africa2 7,c7 ! hir+ ( locally employ$ /aff to support ,regional ,*9a ,(fic]s s]v+ abroad2 & 7,d7 ! e/abli%m5t ( full-"t equival5t positions to assi/ 9 manag+ & facilitat+ ! ,,rco program4 7#c7 ,program funds ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #ej1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi = ea* ,regional ,*9a ,(fic] to support programs & public diplomacy activities ( ! ,regional ,*9a ,(fic]4 7c7 ,s5se ( ,congress on data-,driv5 policy mak+ ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,(fice = ,*9a ,coord9ation %\ld employ at lea/ "o full-"t equival5t ,data ,(fic]1 :o %all n be dual-hatt$1 focus$ on /rategic competition ) ! ,,prc2 & 7#b7 ! ,dep>tm5t %\ld1 to ! ext5t possible )9 exi/+ au?orities1 prioritize access = ! ,(fice = ,*9a ,coord9ation to databases1 comm]cial s(tw>e1 & o!r data to support policy-mak+ relat$ to /rategic competition ) ! ,,prc4 #djc4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate pr(essional developm5t & rotational program relat$ to /rategic competition 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promote policies t enable great] opportunities = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate work=ce to acquire skills1 education1 tra9+1 & "w exp]i5ce relevant to /rategic competition ) ! ,,prc & to promote ! increas$ effectiv5ess ( ! work=ce4 7b7 ,pr(essional developm5t ,! ,secret>y %all1 to ! ext5t possible & consi/5t ) exi/+ au?orities1 exp& educational & pr(essional developm5t opportunities = ! work=ce ( ! ,dep>tm5t relat$ to /rategic competition ) ! ,,prc4 7c7 ,rotational program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all1 consi/5t ) exi/+ au?orities & 9 ord] to improve ! ,dep>tm5t's coord9ation ) o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies ) a significant role 9 ! economic1 te*nological1 def5se1 public diplomacy1 in=mation1 intellig5ce1 & law en=cem5t aspects ( ,unit$ ,/ates competition ) ! ,,prc1 e/abli% an int]ag5cy rotational program at ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,skills & exp]i5ce objectives ,! rotational program %all facilitate rotations = ,dep>tm5t p]sonnel to o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies to acquire skills & exp]i5ce relat$ to-- 7,a7 ,,prc malign influ5ce op]ations1 includ+ activities & polices design$ to subv]t or und]m9e op5 societies1 repress fundam5tal fre$oms 9 o!r c\ntries1 engage 9 in=mation op]ations1 %ape n>ratives favorable to ! ,*9ese ,communi/ ,p>ty1 or suppress n>ratives unfavorable to x1 & o!rwise use co]cive1 cov]t1 or corrupt me?ods to ex]t improp] influ5ce on gov]nm5ts1 private sector1 civil society1 univ]sities & o!r academic in/itutions1 ,/ate & local legislators1 & o!r relevant actors 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & abroad2 7,b7 economic tools relevant to national security1 includ+ sanctions1 export controls1 & inve/m5t scre5+2 7,c7 trade & inve/m5t 9 p>tn] c\ntries2 7,d7 comm]cial diplomacy & advocacy = ,unit$ ,/ates bus9esses 9 em]g+ m>kets2 7,e7 en]gy security2 7,f7 security coop]ation2 7,g7 cyb] & te*nology2 7,h7 space2 7,i7 critical m9]als & o!r /rategic sectors :]e ! ,,prc is dom9ant2 7,j7 supply *a9 security & coop]ation2 7,k7 developm5t & =eign assi/ance1 includ+ execut+ high-/&>d infra/ructure developm5t1 especially 9 ! transport1 en]gy1 & digital sectors2 7,l7 developm5t f9ance2 & 7,m7 o!r issue areas t ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y = ! ,dep>tm5t work=ce to develop = ! purposes ( /rategic competition ) ! ,,prc4 7#c7 ,program design1 monitor+1 & evaluation 7,a7 ,rotations & secondm5ts ,9 design+ ! rotational program requir$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may1 if appropriate & consi/5t ) exi/+ au?orities1 include rotations or secondm5ts = ,dep>tm5t p]sonnel to int]national organizations1 private sector entities1 or to ! gov]nm5ts ag5cies ( ,unit$ ,/ates p>tn]s & allies4 7,b7 ,data track+ ,! ,secret>y %all collect & analyze data relat$ to ! rotational program requir$ "u ?is subsection1 includ+ to track !-- 7i7 numb] ( p]sonnel :o p>ticipate2 7ii7 ! duration ( ! rotations2 7iii7 ! grade & job s]ies & s5d+ bureau or (fice2 7iv7 ! receiv+ dep>tm5t or ag5cy1 bureau1 & (fice2 7v7 in=mation z to :e!r ! rotation 0 reciprocal betwe5 ! s5d+ & receiv+ bureau or (fices2 7vi7 in=mation reg>d+ :e!r a backfill 0 acquir$1 & if s1 ?r\gh :at me*anism2 & 7vii7 any o!r in=mation t ! ,secret>y deems necess>y to in=m adju/m5ts to program design to meet ! objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 #djd4 ,refocus+ int]national security ef=ts = /rategic competition 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! size ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates diplomatic corps & ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate civil s]vice p]sonnel mu/ be suffici5t to meet ! curr5t & em]g+ security *all5ges ( ! #ba/ c5tury1 p>ticul>ly ^? pos$ by ! ,,prc & ,russia2 7#b7 an increas$ focus on ! ,,prc 9 ! int]national security sph]e is necess>y to a*ieve ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate objectives 9 /rategic affairs & nonprolif]ation2 7#c7 ?is ef=t mu/ be implem5t$ ) a focus on increas+ ! numb] ( ,=eign ,s]vice ,(fic]s & civil s]vants at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate to-- 7,a7 ensure ! ,dep>tm5t is res\rc$ at suffici5t levels to ensure t diplomatic tools rema9 c5tral to ! implem5tation ( a long-t]m competitive /rategy ) ! ,,prc2 & 7,b7 coord9ate ) allies & p>tn]s ef=ts to improve ! security ( ,unit$ ,/ates & alli$ int]e/s 9 ! face ( ! ,,prc's milit>y mod]nization & expansion2 7#d7 em]g+ te*nologies su* z cyb]1 artificial intellig5ce1 quantum te*nologies1 space1 hyp]sonic missiles1 fractional orbit bomb>dm5t sy/em & advances 9 missile def5se sy/ems w increas+ly impact ! /rategic balance betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & its great p[] adv]s>ies2 & 7#e7 /rategic ?reats w be increas+ly address$ ?r\gh risk r$uction measures su* z ! promotion ( int]national norms 9 multilat]al =ums1 increas+ communication & fo/]+ pr$ictability ) adv]s>ies1 & close coop]ation & security integration ) allies & p>tn]s4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x %all be ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7#a7 to ensure ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate fund+ levels = int]national security reflect ! importance & significance ( ! ,indo-,pacific region to ! political1 economic1 & security int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 to increase fund+ & ! proportion ( p]sonnel d$icat$ to ! ,indo-,pacific region respective to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate's ,int]national ,security budget4 7c7 ,action plan ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all provide to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress an action plan ) ! foll[+ elem5ts3 7#a7 ,id5tification ( requirem5ts to advance ,unit$ ,/ates int]national security objectives 9 ! ,indo-,pacific & ! p]sonnel & budget>y res\rces ne$$ to meet !m1 assum+ an uncon/ra9$ res\rce environm5t4 7#b7 ,id5tification ( (fices responsible = manag+ bilat]al & multilat]al arms control1 nonprolif]ation1 & dis>mam5t agreem5ts t are expir$1 are expir+1 or t h n be5 implem5t$ s9ce cal5d> ye> #bjba ) ! objective ( revis+ _! mission to focus on competitive /rategies & risk r$uction initiatives 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region4 7#c7 ,a plan to increase ! size ( ! ,dep>tm5t's int]national security budget4 7#d7 ,budget+ d$icat$ to ! ,indo-,pacific1 includ+ ! reallocation ( p]sonnel & res\rces1 ) a focus on ! ?reat pos$ by ,,prc milit>y mod]nization & expansion4 7#e7 ,a plan to increase ! numb] ( positions 9 bureaus t report to ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,arms ,control & ,int]national ,security & ov]seas missions ) responsibility = ! ,indo-,pacific region1 includ+ a description ( increases & a description ( h[ su* increases 9 p]sonnel w advance ,unit$ ,/ates objectives 9 ! ,indo-,pacific region4 7#f7 ,def9$ concrete & annual b5*m>ks t ! ,dep>tm5t w meet 9 implem5t+ ! action plan4 7#g7 ,a description ( any b>ri]s to implem5t+ ! action plan4 7d7 ,updates to action plan ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] submitt+ ! action plan requir$ "u subsection 7c71 & e #ahj days !reaft] = #b ye>s1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress an update on ! implem5tation ( ! action plan1 includ+ support+ data & a detail$ assessm5t ( b5*m>ks rea*$4 ,v ,o!r matt]s #eja4 ,sav+s provisions 7a7 ,consultation & notification requir$ ,! obligation ( any funds au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ by ! provisions ( ?is ,act %all be subject to prior consultation )1 & consi/5t ) section #fcd;,a ( ! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcid-a71 ! regul> notification proc$ures (-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7b7 ,qualify+ non-,b9d+ in/rum5ts ,any nonb9d+ in/rum5t relat$ to ! provisions ( ?is ,act %all be consid]$ a qualify+ non-b9d+ in/rum5t = purposes ( section #aab;b ( title #a1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ejb4 ,rule ( ,con/ruction on ,ma9ta9+ ,"o ,*9a ,policy ,no?+ 9 ?is ,act may be con/ru$ z a *ange to ! "o ,*9a policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 :i* is guid$ by ! ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq471 ! ?ree ,unit$ ,/ates-,p's ,republic ( ,*9a ,jo9t ,communiques1 & ! ,six ,assurances4