U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act

Senate Bill

S. 2752

119th Congress

U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Kennedy

Senator

Republican

LA

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would create a new position called 'Country China Officers' in U.S. embassies and diplomatic posts around the world. These officers would be responsible for monitoring and reporting on China's activities, such as its Belt and Road infrastructure projects, in their assigned countries. The bill also requires the State Department to prepare annual reviews on these Chinese activities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

SponsorJohn Kennedy (R-LA)

Introduced9/10/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

ChamberSenate

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U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act

This bill would create a new position called 'Country China Officers' in U.S. embassies and diplomatic posts around the world. These officers would be responsible for monitoring and reporting on China's activities, such as its Belt and Road infrastructure proj

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This bill would create a new position called 'Country China Officers' in U.S. embassies and diplomatic posts around the world. These officers would be responsible for monitoring and reporting on China's activities, such as its Belt and Road infrastructure projects, in their assigned countries. The bill also requires the State Department to prepare annual reviews on these Chinese activities.

Bill Number: 2752
Sponsor: John Kennedy (R-LA)
Introduced: 9/10/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act
Bill Number: 2752
Sponsor: John Kennedy (R-LA)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced: 9/10/2025
Summary: This bill would create a new position called 'Country China Officers' in U.S. embassies and diplomatic posts around the world. These officers would be responsible for monitoring and reporting on China's activities, such as its Belt and Road infrastructure projects, in their assigned countries. The b

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a new position called 'Country China Officers' in U.S. embassies and diplomatic posts around the world. These officers would be responsible for monitoring and reporting on China's activities, such as its Belt and Road infrastructure projects, in their assigned countries. The bill also requires the State Department to prepare annual reviews on these Chinese activities.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Belt and Road Oversight ActThis bill establishes Country China Officers in U.S. embassies and diplomatic posts to monitor and report on certain Chinese activities, such as China's Belt and Road Initiative projects, in their countries of responsibility. The bill also requires the Department of State to prepare annual comprehensive reviews on such activities.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes 'Country China Officers' in U.S. embassies and diplomatic posts to monitor and report on China's activities, including its Belt and Road infrastructure projects, in their assigned countries
Requires the State Department to prepare annual comprehensive reviews on China's activities in other countries
Aims to increase U.S. oversight and understanding of China's global influence and investments

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect U.S. diplomatic and foreign policy efforts, as well as how the U.S. government tracks and responds to China's growing global influence. It could lead to more detailed information and analysis on China's activities in other countries, which could then inform U.S. policymaking and relations with allies. The bill could also impact U.S. businesses and industries that interact with or are affected by China's international projects and investments.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2752, 119th Congress (2025). "U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2752