This bill, known as the "Thwarting Regional Adversary Investments Now Act" or the "TRAIN Act," mandates the Secretary of State to offer specialized training to government officials in nonadversarial countries across South and Central Asia. The primary goal of this training is to equip these officials with the skills to effectively analyze, assess, and mitigate the legal and financial risks associated with accepting investment or lending from foreign adversaries in their region. This initiative stems from congressional findings highlighting the lack of capabilities in many developing countries to evaluate national security and debt sustainability risks posed by agreements with entities like the Chinese Government. The training aims to empower these nations to make informed decisions regarding foreign investments. Furthermore, the Act requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to appropriate congressional committees, detailing the training provided and offering an overview of any lending or legal agreements entered into by these countries with regional foreign adversaries. These reports must include an analysis of potential risks to the United States stemming from such agreements. In carrying out these provisions, the Secretary is directed to consult with various federal agencies and officials, including the United States International Development Finance Corporation and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, to ensure a comprehensive approach.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Thwarting Regional Adversary Investments Now Act
USA119th CongressHR-9092| House
| Updated: 6/2/2026
This bill, known as the "Thwarting Regional Adversary Investments Now Act" or the "TRAIN Act," mandates the Secretary of State to offer specialized training to government officials in nonadversarial countries across South and Central Asia. The primary goal of this training is to equip these officials with the skills to effectively analyze, assess, and mitigate the legal and financial risks associated with accepting investment or lending from foreign adversaries in their region. This initiative stems from congressional findings highlighting the lack of capabilities in many developing countries to evaluate national security and debt sustainability risks posed by agreements with entities like the Chinese Government. The training aims to empower these nations to make informed decisions regarding foreign investments. Furthermore, the Act requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to appropriate congressional committees, detailing the training provided and offering an overview of any lending or legal agreements entered into by these countries with regional foreign adversaries. These reports must include an analysis of potential risks to the United States stemming from such agreements. In carrying out these provisions, the Secretary is directed to consult with various federal agencies and officials, including the United States International Development Finance Corporation and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, to ensure a comprehensive approach.