Christopher Coons (D-DE)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China.
A Democratic resolution with 9 Republican cosponsors · See all 16 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2178-2179)
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
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution expresses the sense of the Senate regarding United States policy toward the People's Republic of China. It identifies the People's Republic of China as a foremost strategic competitor that threatens U.S. security, economic prosperity, and interests. The resolution highlights concerns regarding military expansion, economic distortions, and the suppression of human rights. It suggests that the United States should prioritize addressing these security, economic, and technological threats. Furthermore, it calls for strengthening deterrence and supporting treaty allies in the Indo-Pacific region. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of protecting economic interests and advancing democratic norms.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution emphasizes strengthening ties and defense commitments with key allies like Japan, South Korea, and Australia.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Protecting against intellectual property theft and unfair competition provides a more stable environment for U.S. firms.
- Scored +3
Would union members be better off under this?
The resolution explicitly mentions addressing economic policies designed to disadvantage United States workers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Protection: The resolution suggests protecting U.S. economic interests by strengthening export controls, restricting investments in strategic industries, and enforcing forced labor restrictions (Section 3). This could help protect U.S. workers and firms from unfair trade practices and market distortions.
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Technological Leadership: The resolution calls for the United States to dominate artificial intelligence and other foundational technology sectors (Section 4). This aims to ensure the U.S. maintains its competitive edge in technologies that define economic and military power.
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Safety and Security: By advocating for increased deterrence and support for allies in the Indo-Pacific, the resolution seeks to maintain peace and stability in regions like the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea (Section 2).
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Human Rights and Democracy: The resolution emphasizes advancing democratic norms, human rights, and the flourishing of civil society (Section 9). It specifically mentions the importance of upholding laws like the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act to promote these values.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Note: The provided text focuses on expressing the "sense of the Senate" regarding threats and proposed strategic priorities; it does not explicitly list specific negative consequences or burdens that will result from the implementation of these suggested policies.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Protecting against intellectual property theft and unfair competition provides a more stable environment for U.S. firms. Would union members be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly mentions addressing economic policies designed to disadvantage United States workers. Would farmers be better off under this? — Addressing unfair trade practices and economic distortions aims to protect U.S. economic interests. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Protecting U.S. economic interests and countering market distortions aims to safeguard domestic economic prosperity. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Combating illicit drug production through chemical precursor control may benefit vulnerable communities.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Addressing unfair trade practices and market distortions is intended to protect long-term economic competitiveness. Is this likely to create jobs? — Protecting strategic industries and countering economic distortions may support long-term job stability for American workers. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Strengthening export controls and protecting against intellectual property theft helps protect domestic firms.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution emphasizes strengthening ties and defense commitments with key allies like Japan, South Korea, and Australia.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution calls for enforcing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act to protect ethnic minority groups. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Protecting economic interests and countering unfair trade practices aims to bolster the economic prosperity of the United States.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — Addressing China's role as a source of precursor chemicals is intended to combat the synthesis of illicit substances like fentanyl.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The emphasis on dominating artificial intelligence and foundational technologies supports the advancement of technological leadership.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — Promoting democratic norms and human rights is framed as a priority for global stability.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2178-2179)
- 15 Cosponsors added.
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