BRIDGE Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 4, 2021)
Build Responsible Infrastructure Development for the Global Economy Act or the BRIDGE Act
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on China's Belt and Road Initiative and U.S. efforts to counter the initiative. (The initiative is a Chinese government effort to boost infrastructure development and expand China's influence across most of the globe.)
Within one year of the bill's passage, the State Department must also report to Congress a plan to implement a detailed strategy for the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Department of Commerce to coordinate resources to counter the initiative.
What just happenedMay 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 4, 2021
- May 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 4, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House