SHADOW Act

House Bill

H.R. 7632

119th Congress

SHADOW Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Keith Self

R - TX

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would create a new government position to track and respond to 'hybrid warfare' (attacks using cyber operations, disinformation, and economic pressure rather than traditional military force) and would require the State Department to investigate whether Chinese companies are helping Russia build weapons and military equipment. The Secretary of State would then recommend sanctions against any Chinese entities found to be supporting Russia's war capabilities.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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SHADOW Act

This bill would create a new government position to track and respond to 'hybrid warfare' (attacks using cyber operations, disinformation, and economic pressure rather than traditional military force) and would require the State Department to investigate wheth

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This bill would create a new government position to track and respond to 'hybrid warfare' (attacks using cyber operations, disinformation, and economic pressure rather than traditional military force) and would require the State Department to investigate whether Chinese companies are helping Russia build weapons and military equipment. The Secretary of State would then recommend sanctions against any Chinese entities found to be supporting Russia's war capabilities.

Bill Number: 7632
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Fact Sheet

Title: SHADOW Act
Bill Number: 7632
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would create a new government position to track and respond to 'hybrid warfare' (attacks using cyber operations, disinformation, and economic pressure rather than traditional military force) and would require the State Department to investigate whether Chinese companies are helping Russia

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a new government position to track and respond to 'hybrid warfare' (attacks using cyber operations, disinformation, and economic pressure rather than traditional military force) and would require the State Department to investigate whether Chinese companies are helping Russia build weapons and military equipment. The Secretary of State would then recommend sanctions against any Chinese entities found to be supporting Russia's war capabilities.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a new 'Coordinator for Hybrid Warfare Accountability' position to monitor non-traditional threats like cyberattacks, propaganda campaigns, and economic manipulation by foreign adversaries
Requires an official report identifying Chinese businesses and organizations that are materially supporting Russia's ability to manufacture weapons and military equipment
Mandates recommendations for economic sanctions against Chinese entities helping Russia's defense industry, potentially affecting U.S.-China trade relations
Addresses growing concerns about the China-Russia partnership and its implications for U.S. national security and international stability

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect U.S. foreign policy and could strain diplomatic and economic relations with China if sanctions are imposed on Chinese companies. American businesses trading with China might face new restrictions or compliance requirements if their Chinese partners are sanctioned. For everyday Americans, the bill could influence global security dynamics and potentially affect prices of imported goods if sanctions disrupt supply chains, though these effects would likely be indirect.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7632, 119th Congress (2026). "SHADOW Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7632

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