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Report on Chinese Port Investments: Impact on US Security.

This act mandates the Director of National Intelligence to prepare a report on Chinese investments in global port infrastructure. The goal is to assess how these investments could affect the national and economic security of the United States, indirectly impacting citizens' stability and safety.
Key points
Requires a report on all Chinese port investments since 2012.
Assesses potential Chinese military use of ports and its implications for the US.
The report will be unclassified, with a classified annex for sensitive data.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6798
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Process start date: 2022-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Transparency for Malign Chinese Investments in Global Port Infrastructure Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6798.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires a report on all Chinese port investments since 2012.
  • Assesses potential Chinese military use of ports and its implications for the US.
  • The report will be unclassified, with a classified annex for sensitive data.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Economy Public Investments