A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Build Responsible Infrastructure Development for the Global Economy Act or the BRIDGE Act. It requires the Secretary of State, along with other government heads, to provide a report to Congress within 180 days. This report must cover how China uses its Belt and Road Initiative to undermine the United States-led world order. The legislation also demands a detailed, government-wide strategy to counter these Chinese efforts. Additionally, an implementation plan with clear goals and metrics must be submitted to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment. The unclassified parts of the report will be made available to the public on a website.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill emphasizes aligning strategic planning and coordination with key global allies and partners.
- Scored +4
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
It requires a comprehensive government-wide strategy and reports to counter geopolitical challenges and foster international partnerships.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
It mandates unclassified reports to be made publicly available on a government website.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 4(c) provides that the unclassified portion of the required government report will be made available on a publicly available internet website, which gives everyday people transparent access to information regarding how the government is handling international competition and national security strategies.
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Section 4(b)(3) includes a plan to promote United States foreign policy goals in the Indo-Pacific by offering a positive vision for shared economic and infrastructure growth in a free and open international order, which could foster better international partnerships and collaborative development.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly identify any specific negative consequences, burdens, sections, or provisions that would directly harm individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 bill emphasizes aligning strategic planning and coordination with key global allies and partners. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — It requires a comprehensive government-wide strategy and reports to counter geopolitical challenges and foster international partnerships. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The Act addresses global economic order and infrastructure development initiatives. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The legislation enhances strategic international development finance and foreign policy initiatives.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — It mandates unclassified reports to be made publicly available on a government website. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation coordinates federal departments and agencies around a unified national strategy.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill promotes shared economic and infrastructure growth through strategic international coordination.
- 6/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa