This bill requires the U.S. State Department to report to Congress on China's global infrastructure development program, known as the Belt and Road Initiative, and to develop a strategy to counter China's influence from this program.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill requires the U.S. State Department to report to Congress on China's global infrastructure development program, known as the Belt and Road Initiative, and to develop a strategy to counter China's influence from this program.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Build Responsible Infrastructure Development for the Global Economy Act or the BRIDGE Act</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on China's Belt and Road Initiative and U.S. efforts to counter the initiative. (The initiative is a Chinese government effort to boost infrastructure development and expand China's influence across most of the globe.) </p> <p>Within one year of the bill's passage, the State Department must also report to Congress a plan to implement a detailed strategy for the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Department of Commerce to coordinate resources to counter the initiative. <br/> </p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
The bill requires the State Department to report to Congress on China's Belt and Road Initiative within one year of the bill's passage.
The State Department must also provide Congress with a plan to implement a strategy for U.S. government agencies to coordinate resources and efforts to counter the Belt and Road Initiative.
The goal is to better understand and respond to China's global infrastructure investment program, which aims to increase China's economic and political influence around the world.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would affect U.S. foreign policy and relations with China. It could lead to increased government focus and resources dedicated to monitoring and countering China's global infrastructure program, which some view as a threat to U.S. interests. The specific changes would depend on the strategy developed by the State Department, but could include diplomatic, economic, or other actions to limit China's growing influence in different regions of the world.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
International Affairs
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
5565, 119th Congress (2025). "Make Federal Architecture Beautiful Again Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5565
