Senate Bill 3844
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill to require a study conducted by the Secretary of State on the future of arms control with the People's Republic of China.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3844
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the approaches and strategic effects of engaging China on arms control issues. The report shall address issues including (1) areas of potential dialogue, (2) Chinese strategic military capabilities that are of the most concern, and (3) opportunities for multilateral arms control in the region.
May 21, 2020
05/21/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
05/21/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:36 PM