SRES 716 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China.

This Senate resolution expresses the Senate's view that the United States should prioritize countering the People's Republic of China as its main strategic competitor. The document outlines specific policy directions, including strengthening military deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, protecting American economic interests from Chinese trade practices, and leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. It also calls for maintaining strong alliances with nations such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Philippines, while supporting democratic values and human rights globally.
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Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2178-2179)
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