BRIDGE Act

HR 5565, the BRIDGE Act, requires the U.S. government to develop a coordinated strategy to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Specifically, it mandates that the State Department and Commerce Department submit a comprehensive report within 180 days detailing China's BRI efforts, U.S. counter-strategies, and gaps in current policy, followed by a detailed implementation plan within one year. The report must include specific metrics, evaluation methods, and alignment with broader national security goals, particularly for the Indo-Pacific region. This legislation directly affects U.S. federal agencies (State, Commerce, USAID) and requires them to coordinate with Congress on a unified response to China's economic and geopolitical influence.