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To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 to modify and extend the annual report on military and security developments involving the People's Republic of China.

USA119th CongressHR-5180| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2025
Brad Finstad

Brad Finstad

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 to modify and extend the annual report on military and security developments involving the People's Republic of China. The legislation expands the scope of information required in the report, aiming to provide a more comprehensive understanding of China's military advancements and strategic intentions. Key modifications include requiring details on China's nuclear and drone development cooperation , its foreign farmland acquisitions , and the likely role of its cyber capabilities in a conflict with the United States . The report will also cover China's military-civil fusion in biotechnology and other emerging technologies. Furthermore, it mandates an assessment of the People's Liberation Army's strategic intent regarding Taiwan, including potential cyber-enabled economic warfare, invasion, or blockade campaigns. Finally, the bill extends the annual reporting requirement from January 31, 2027, to January 31, 2030 .
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Timeline
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

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  • S 119-2884: China Military Power Transparency Act of 2025

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 to modify and extend the annual report on military and security developments involving the People's Republic of China.

USA119th CongressHR-5180| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2025
This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 to modify and extend the annual report on military and security developments involving the People's Republic of China. The legislation expands the scope of information required in the report, aiming to provide a more comprehensive understanding of China's military advancements and strategic intentions. Key modifications include requiring details on China's nuclear and drone development cooperation , its foreign farmland acquisitions , and the likely role of its cyber capabilities in a conflict with the United States . The report will also cover China's military-civil fusion in biotechnology and other emerging technologies. Furthermore, it mandates an assessment of the People's Liberation Army's strategic intent regarding Taiwan, including potential cyber-enabled economic warfare, invasion, or blockade campaigns. Finally, the bill extends the annual reporting requirement from January 31, 2027, to January 31, 2030 .
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Timeline
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Brad Finstad

Brad Finstad

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 119-2884: China Military Power Transparency Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted