Joe Wilson (R-SC)
Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "Countering China's Control of the Caucasus Act," requires specific intelligence reports and strategic planning regarding Georgia. The Secretary of State, along with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense, must submit a classified report examining Russian and Chinese intelligence assets and their potential cooperation in Georgia. Additionally, the Secretary of State is tasked with submitting a 5-year strategy for bilateral relations with Georgia. This strategy must outline objectives for enhancing ties, determine necessary tools and funding, and assess whether Georgia should remain a top recipient of U.S. funding in the region. The strategy must also evaluate the commitment of the Georgian Government to expanding trade ties with the United States and Europe.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The act seeks to strengthen bilateral ties and strategic planning between the U.S. and Georgia.
- Scored +5
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
It establishes a framework for a 5-year strategy to enhance bilateral relations.
- Scored +3
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill evaluates and potentially maintains or optimizes U.S. funding and investment in Georgia.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Intelligence Oversight: The requirement for a report examining the penetration of Russian and Chinese intelligence elements and their potential cooperation in Georgia (Section 2, paragraph a, subparagraph 3) could help officials understand foreign influence.
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Strategic Planning for Bilateral Ties: The mandate for a 5-year strategy that outlines specific objectives for enhancing bilateral ties (Section 2, paragraph b, subparagraph 1, subparagraph A) may help clarify the future of the relationship between the United States and Georgia.
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Financial Assessment: The strategy includes determining the tools, resources, and funding required to achieve diplomatic objectives (Section 2, paragraph b, subparagraph 1, subparagraph B), which includes assessing Georgia's status as a top recipient of United States funding in the Europe and Eurasia region.
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Trade and Investment Evaluation: The bill requires a determination of whether the Government of Georgia remains committed to expanding trade ties with the United States and Europe (Section 2, paragraph b, subparagraph 1, subparagraph D), which could impact future investment in Georgian projects.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — It establishes a framework for a 5-year strategy to enhance bilateral relations. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The act seeks to strengthen bilateral ties and strategic planning between the U.S. and Georgia. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill assesses Georgia's commitment to expanding trade ties with the U.S. and Europe. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill evaluates and potentially maintains or optimizes U.S. funding and investment in Georgia.
- 6/9/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 6/8/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3967)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3967)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7668.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3967-3968)
- Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee