117th CONGRESS 1st Session |
To require a study on the challenges posed by the emergence of militia fleets in the South China Sea, and for other purposes.
December 7, 2021
Mrs. Luria (for herself and Mr. Chabot) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
To require a study on the challenges posed by the emergence of militia fleets in the South China Sea, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
This Act may be cited as the “Countering the People’s Republic of China Maritime Militia Fleet Act”.
SEC. 2. Department of Defense study on the emergence of militia fleets in the South China Sea.
(a) Study.—The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a study on the challenges posed by the emergence of militia fleets in the South China Sea, including—
(1) a tactical threat assessment and assessment of United States Navy and Coast Guard capability;
(2) options for countering militia fleets; and
(3) an assessment of future capabilities needed to address those challenges.
(b) Report.—Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate a report on the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a).
(c) Militia fleet.—In this section, the term “militia fleet” means the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia or other subset national militias of China.