Bill · H.R. 5329· House(119-HR-5329)
Regional China Officer Authorization Act
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Gregory Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Regional China Officer Authorization Act," authorizes the creation of a Regional China Officer Program Unit within the Department of State. The unit is designed to monitor and assess the global presence of the People's Republic of China. It establishes a program of at least 20 forward-deployed Foreign Service Officers to track activities in various sectors like finance, technology, and military. These officers will also advise U.S. embassy personnel, diplomatic allies, and host countries. The program aims to help the United States address and counter the influence of the PRC. This authorization includes specific funding levels for the expansion and management of the program through fiscal years 2026 to 2030.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The program involves advising and deploying officers to assist diplomatic allies and partners.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+2
The bill aims to counter market distortions caused by the PRC.
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?+2
The program monitors PRC activities in the technology domain to counter malign influence.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Counter-Influence: The program establishes Regional China Officers to monitor activities in domains such as commercial, development, finance, critical infrastructure, and technology (Section 4(b)(1)(A)). This is intended to help the U.S. address and counter PRC activities that seek to coerce other countries, distort markets, and undermine United States interests (Section 3(2)).
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Enhanced Support for Diplomatic Partners: RCOs are tasked with advising United States embassy personnel, diplomatic allies, and partners on how to understand and address PRC activities globally and locally (Section 4(b)(2)(B)).
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Improved U.S. Responsiveness: The Director of the program is responsible for improving United States responsiveness to the activities, strategies, and tactics of the People's Republic of China (Section 4(c)(3)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Sunset Provision: The requirement to maintain the Regional China Officer Program Unit and the Regional China Officer Program is set to expire 5 years after the Act is enacted (Section 4(f)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania