A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Securing Partner Supply Chains Act," requires the Secretary of State to create the Initiative on Foreign Investment Screening. The initiative is intended to assist allies and partner countries in developing and implementing screening mechanisms to protect against national security risks. These risks include threats to critical infrastructure, sensitive technology, or supply chains. The Secretary will appoint a specific official to lead these efforts and coordinate with other government agencies. This initiative will last for three years following its establishment. Additionally, the Secretary must provide annual reports to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the initiative's activities.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The initiative specifically provides technical assistance and capacity-building to help allies and partner countries strengthen their own security frameworks.
- Scored +1
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill addresses risks to sensitive technology and critical infrastructure, which are key components of national cybersecurity.
- Scored +1
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
By establishing investment security standards and screening mechanisms, the bill seeks to create a more stable and predictable environment for international trade among allies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced National Security: The bill aims to strengthen the resilience of allied and partner countries against malign foreign influence by enhancing their investment screening mechanisms (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Technical Assistance and Training: The initiative will provide technical assistance, training, and advisory services to foreign countries regarding best practices for screening investments for national security risks (Section 2(b)(4)(A)).
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Improved Investment Security Standards: The initiative seeks to facilitate coordination among United States agencies, the private sector, partner countries, and civil society to promote investment security standards (Section 2(b)(4)(B)).
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Development of Screening Mechanisms: The initiative will support the development and implementation of foreign investment screening mechanisms in partner countries through regulatory guidance and information sharing (Section 2(b)(4)(C)).
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Global Awareness: The initiative will conduct outreach and capacity-building efforts to increase global awareness of investment security risks (Section 2(b)(4)(E)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 strengthen ties with allied countries? — The initiative specifically provides technical assistance and capacity-building to help allies and partner countries strengthen their own security frameworks. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill addresses risks to sensitive technology and critical infrastructure, which are key components of national cybersecurity. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — By establishing investment security standards and screening mechanisms, the bill seeks to create a more stable and predictable environment for international trade among allies.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill promotes investment security standards which can provide more stable market conditions for businesses. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Protecting critical infrastructure contributes to the general safety and stability of urban environments.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill aims to protect critical infrastructure and supply chains, which provides a stable foundation for economic activity.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — The bill protects sensitive technology from being compromised by foreign investment risks.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill protects critical infrastructure from national security risks through enhanced investment screening.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to congressional committees regarding the initiative's activities.
- 3/26/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
- 3/5/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Young KimRepublican · California
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California