Countering Gray-zone Aggression by the People’s Republic of China Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
S. 5160, the Countering Gray-zone Aggression by the People's Republic of China Act, would direct the executive branch to develop a coordinated approach to monitoring and publicizing coercive tactics used by China short of open military conflict—such as maritime and airspace incursions, cyberattacks, disinformation, and economic pressure—particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan and the Philippines. The bill requires the Secretary of State, working with intelligence agencies, the Attorney General, and other federal officials, to submit a public strategy to Congress within 180 days of enactment assessing capability gaps, identifying vulnerable territories and allied capacities, cataloging existing U.S. programs, and proposing an action plan and performance measures. Within 90 days after that, an interagency task force would be established to implement the strategy, track funding needs, and update it as necessary; the task force would issue annual public reports to Congress and would terminate seven years after being created.
The bill primarily affects federal agencies involved in foreign policy, intelligence, and law enforcement, as well as U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific whose security cooperation and information-sharing with the United States could be shaped by the resulting strategy. It also expresses congressional concern about coordination between China and Russia on such tactics. The bill explicitly states it would not alter existing law enforcement or intelligence authorities.
Introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth with Senator Marsha Blackburn as a cosponsor, the bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on July 29, 2026. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, floor votes in both chambers, and the President's signature before becoming law; no further action has yet occurred.
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Timeline
29 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does S. 5160 do?
- S. 5160, the Countering Gray-zone Aggression by the People's Republic of China Act, would direct the executive branch to develop a coordinated approach to monitoring and publicizing coercive tactics used by China short of open military conflict—such as maritime and airspace incursions, cyberattacks, disinformation, and economic pressure—particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan and the Philippines. The bill requires the Secretary of State, working with intelligence agencies, the Attorney General, and other federal officials, to submit a public strategy to Congress within 180 days of enactment assessing capability gaps, identifying vulnerable territories and allied capacities, cataloging existing U.S. programs, and proposing an action plan and performance measures. Within 90 days after that, an interagency task force would be established to implement the strategy, track funding needs, and update it as necessary; the task force would issue annual public reports to Congress and would terminate seven years after being created. The bill primarily affects federal agencies involved in foreign policy, intelligence, and law enforcement, as well as U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific whose security cooperation and information-sharing with the United States could be shaped by the resulting strategy. It also expresses congressional concern about coordination between China and Russia on such tactics. The bill explicitly states it would not alter existing law enforcement or intelligence authorities. Introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth with Senator Marsha Blackburn as a cosponsor, the bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on July 29, 2026. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, floor votes in both chambers, and the President's signature before becoming law; no further action has yet occurred.
- Has S. 5160 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5160. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5160?
- S. 5160 was sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5160?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (29 Jul 2026).
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