BRIDGE Act

The BRIDGE Act directs the U.S. government to create a unified strategy to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative, which the bill defines as a global infrastructure project aimed at expanding Chinese influence. It requires the Secretary of State, along with other federal leaders, to submit a detailed report within 180 days outlining how China uses this initiative to challenge the U.S.-led international order and proposing a coordinated plan to respond. The legislation mandates that this strategy include specific goals, a timeline for execution, and a roadmap for aligning U.S. efforts with allies, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Additionally, the act requires a follow-up implementation plan within one year that sets clear metrics and evaluation methods to track progress against these objectives.