A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "STOP China and Russia Act of 2025," aims to impose sanctions to disrupt military support between the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation. It targets entities and individuals involved in supplying goods or services to the Russian defense industrial base. Additionally, the act targets those involved in procuring equipment or training from Russia that enhances the People's Liberation Army's capabilities for operations in the Taiwan Strait. The President is directed to implement property blocking and visa restrictions against these foreign persons. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to coordinate with international allies to undermine this mutual military support.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill mandates a strategy for the Secretary of State to coordinate diplomatic and sanction actions with international allies.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires progress reports to be submitted to congressional committees regarding the efficacy of the strategy.
- Scored +1
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
By targeting military support for Russia and China, the bill indirectly protects national security interests related to global stability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
National Security Protection: The bill seeks to protect the national security of the United States by targeting the support provided by the People's Republic of China to the Russian Federation's defense industrial base (Section 3(a)(4)).
-
Deterrence of Military Operations: By targeting the procurement of equipment and training that enhances the People's Liberation Army's capabilities for military operations in the Taiwan Strait, the act intends to deter such actions (Section 3(b)(3)).
-
Coordinated International Action: The bill mandates a strategy for the United States to engage with allies and partners to develop coordinated diplomatic, sanctions, and export control actions (Section 5(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
-
Economic and Property Restrictions: The President is authorized to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of specific foreign persons if that property is in the United States or under the control of a United States person (Section 4(b)(1)).
-
Travel and Entry Restrictions: Certain foreign persons may be found inadmissible to the United States, lose eligibility for visas or documentation, and have current visas revoked with immediate effect (Section 4(b)(2)).
-
Visa Revocation: The act requires that the revocation of entry documentation for certain individuals take effect immediately and automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation they possess (Section 4(b)(2)(B)).
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 mandates a strategy for the Secretary of State to coordinate diplomatic and sanction actions with international allies. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — By targeting military support for Russia and China, the bill indirectly protects national security interests related to global stability.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires progress reports to be submitted to congressional committees regarding the efficacy of the strategy.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill targets the defense industrial capabilities of foreign adversaries, which indirectly supports global security.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill's sanctions on foreign entities may disrupt international trade practices that the U.S. seeks to regulate.
- 10/30/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.
- 10/22/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 8/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CornynRepublican · Texas