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Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act

H.R. 7668 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 7668119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 02/24/2026REP. WILSONR-SC · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.53 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Wilson, Joe (R-SC) (Introduced 02/24/2026)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.53 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Foreign Relations Committee; House - Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest Action06/09/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (02/24/2026)

Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act

This bill requires the Department of State to submit a classified report to Congress that examines Russian and Chinese influence and intelligence activity in the country of Georgia.

The State Department must also submit a strategy for enhancing bilateral ties with Georgia, a determination of the resources needed to enhance such ties, and whether the United States should continue to invest in its partnership with Georgia and in Georgian projects.

Text (3)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 7668 EH: Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 7668

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require a report on Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia, and for other purposes.

1.Short title This Act may be cited as the Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act.

2.Reports and briefings (a)Report on russian and chinese intelligence assets in georgia (1)Defined termIn this section, the term relevant congressional committees means— (A)the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (B)the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (C)the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (D)the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (E)the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; (F)the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; (G)the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and (H)the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a classified report, as appropriate, to the relevant congressional committees that meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (3). (3)ContentsThe report required under paragraph (2) shall— (A)be prepared consistent with the protection of sources and methods; (B)examine the penetration of Russian and Chinese intelligence elements and their assets in Georgia; and (C)examine the potential intersection of Russian and Chinese influence and cooperation in Georgia. (b) 5-Year united states strategy for bilateral relations with georgia (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a detailed strategy that— (A) outlines specific objectives for enhancing bilateral ties which reflect the current domestic political environment in Georgia; (B) includes a determination of the tools, resources, and funding that should be available to achieve the objectives outlined pursuant to subparagraph (A) and an assessment of whether Georgia should remain a top recipient of United States funding in the Europe and Eurasia region; (C) includes a determination of the extent to which the United States should continue to invest in its partnership with Georgia; and (D) includes a determination of whether the Government of Georgia remains committed to expanding trade ties with the United States and Europe and whether the United States Government should continue to invest in Georgian projects. (2) Form The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, with a classified annex. Passed the House of Representatives June 8, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 7668 IH: Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7668IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 24, 2026Mr. Wilson of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. Cohen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo require a report on Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia, and for other purposes.

1.Short title This Act may be cited as the Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act.

2.Reports and briefings (a)Report on russian and chinese intelligence assets in georgia (1)Defined termIn this section, the term relevant congressional committees means— (A)the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (B)the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (C)the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (D)the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; (E)the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and (F)the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. (2)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a classified report, as appropriate, to the relevant congressional committees that meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (3). (3)ContentsThe report required under paragraph (2) shall— (A)be prepared consistent with the protection of sources and methods; (B)examine the penetration of Russian and Chinese intelligence elements and their assets in Georgia; and (C)examine the potential intersection of Russian and Chinese influence and cooperation in Georgia. (b) 5-Year united states strategy for bilateral relations with georgia (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a detailed strategy that— (A) outlines specific objectives for enhancing bilateral ties which reflect the current domestic political environment in Georgia; (B) includes a determination of the tools, resources, and funding that should be available to achieve the objectives outlined pursuant to subparagraph (A) and an assessment of whether Georgia should remain a top recipient of United States funding in the Europe and Eurasia region; (C) includes a determination of the extent to which the United States should continue to invest in its partnership with Georgia; and (D) includes a determination of whether the Government of Georgia remains committed to expanding trade ties with the United States and Europe and whether the United States Government should continue to invest in Georgian projects. (2) Form The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, with a classified annex.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 7668 : Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7668IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 9, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsAN ACTTo require a report on Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act.2.Reports and briefings(a)Report on russian and chinese intelligence assets in georgia(1)Defined termIn this section, the term relevant congressional committees means—(A)the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;(B)the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate;(C)the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;(D)the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;(E)the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives;(F)the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; (G)the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and(H)the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.(2)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit a classified report, as appropriate, to the relevant congressional committees that meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (3).(3)ContentsThe report required under paragraph (2) shall—(A)be prepared consistent with the protection of sources and methods;(B)examine the penetration of Russian and Chinese intelligence elements and their assets in Georgia; and(C)examine the potential intersection of Russian and Chinese influence and cooperation in Georgia.(b)5-Year united states strategy for bilateral relations with georgia(1)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a detailed strategy that—(A)outlines specific objectives for enhancing bilateral ties which reflect the current domestic political environment in Georgia;(B)includes a determination of the tools, resources, and funding that should be available to achieve the objectives outlined pursuant to subparagraph (A) and an assessment of whether Georgia should remain a top recipient of United States funding in the Europe and Eurasia region;(C)includes a determination of the extent to which the United States should continue to invest in its partnership with Georgia; and(D)includes a determination of whether the Government of Georgia remains committed to expanding trade ties with the United States and Europe and whether the United States Government should continue to invest in Georgian projects.(2)FormThe report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, with a classified annex.Passed the House of Representatives June 8, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

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All Actions (10)

DateChamberAll Actions
02/24/2026Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/24/2026Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/24/2026House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
06/08/2026House floor actionsMr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
06/08/2026House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3967-3968)
06/08/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7668.
06/08/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3967)
06/08/2026House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3967)
06/08/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/09/2026SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Titles (6)

Title TypeTitle
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textCountering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseCountering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo require a report on Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as IntroducedCountering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act
Display TitleCountering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo require a report on Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (1)

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Committees (2)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Foreign Relations Committee06/09/2026 Referred To
House - Foreign Affairs Committee02/24/2026 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

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Subjects (7)

Policy Area: International Affairs

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