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South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Act

USA116th CongressHR-7675| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2020
Anthony Brindisi

Anthony Brindisi

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Michael Waltz (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Act This bill extends updates of the Department of Defense Freedom of Navigation Report under the Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPS) program through December 31, 2025. The bill requires (1) the report to be submitted on a biannual basis, and (2) each report to document the types and locations of excessive maritime claims that the Armed Forces of the United States have challenged in the previous six months in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all countries by international law. The bill modifies elements of the report to include a summary of each excessive maritime claim challenged jointly with international partners and allies.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Act

USA116th CongressHR-7675| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2020
South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Act This bill extends updates of the Department of Defense Freedom of Navigation Report under the Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPS) program through December 31, 2025. The bill requires (1) the report to be submitted on a biannual basis, and (2) each report to document the types and locations of excessive maritime claims that the Armed Forces of the United States have challenged in the previous six months in order to preserve the rights, freedoms, and uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all countries by international law. The bill modifies elements of the report to include a summary of each excessive maritime claim challenged jointly with international partners and allies.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Anthony Brindisi

Anthony Brindisi

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Michael Waltz (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMarine and inland water transportationMilitary operations and strategyNavigation, waterways, harbors