SHADOW Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled the Strategic Hybrid Activities Defense and Operations for the West Act (SHADOW Act), aims to bolster U.S. efforts to counter hybrid warfare activities, particularly those originating from China and Russia. It establishes a Coordinator for hybrid warfare accountability within the State Department to oversee interagency and allied engagement, assess threats, and coordinate responses. The bill also directs the State Department to identify and report on Chinese entities supporting Russia’s defense industry and recommends appropriate sanctions.
Key provisions
- Designates a Coordinator for hybrid warfare accountability within the State Department.
- Requires the State Department to assess and engage diplomatically with foreign governments to counter hybrid warfare.
- Directs the Coordinator to facilitate information sharing with NATO allies and other partners.
- Mandates the Coordinator to support resilience and de-risking efforts with vulnerable allies and partners.
- Requires the Coordinator to submit regular reports to Congress on hybrid warfare activities and response efforts.
- Orders the Coordinator to identify and report on Chinese entities supporting Russia’s defense industrial base, recommending sanctions.
- Defines ‘hybrid warfare activities’ to include a broad range of tactics like information campaigns, cyberattacks, and economic pressure.
- Specifies the congressional committees responsible for receiving reports related to the bill.
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