Contact Congress about S. 1011: Belt and Road Oversight Act
S.1011 would create a "Country China Officer" at every U.S. embassy to monitor and report on Chinese government-backed projects worldwide. Officers would track infrastructure deals, debt risks, and influence campaigns, reporting annually to Congress for 10 years.
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Belt and Road Oversight Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Latest action on S. 1011: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects the U.S. State Department and its embassies worldwide, but it also touches foreign countries that receive Chinese investment, U.S. development agencies, and congressional oversight committees.
Why this matters: China's Belt and Road Initiative has expanded its economic and political influence across dozens of countries through infrastructure loans and projects. This bill would give the U.S. government its most comprehensive system ever for tracking that activity and developing country-by-country responses.
Key provisions in S. 1011
- Every U.S. embassy and diplomatic post must designate one Foreign Service Officer as a "Country China Officer" within 60 days of the bill becoming law.
- The officer designation and most reporting duties last for a 10-year period from when the bill takes effect.
- Country China Officers must track and report on Chinese government and state-owned company activities, including investments in critical infrastructure and Belt and Road projects.
- Each embassy must produce one detailed initial report on all assets in its host country controlled or financed by the Chinese government or Chinese state-owned companies.
- The initial report must assess the host country's debt to China, list Chinese-financed infrastructure projects by type of financial institution, and identify which are Belt and Road projects.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1011
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 1011
- What is S. 1011?
- S.1011 would create a "Country China Officer" at every U.S. embassy to monitor and report on Chinese government-backed projects worldwide. Officers would track infrastructure deals, debt risks, and influence campaigns, reporting annually to Congress for 10 years.
- How do I support or oppose S. 1011?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 1011?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 1011 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
