H.R. 5180 – Reading Mode

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 5180

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 8, 2025

Mr. Finstad introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 to modify and extend the annual report on military and security developments involving the People’s Republic of China.

Extension and modification of annual report on military and security developments involving the People’s Republic of China

(a)

Matters To be included

Subsection (b) of section 1202 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (3)(C), by striking the period at the end and inserting , including nuclear and drone development cooperation.;

(2)

in paragraph (7)(A), by inserting , including foreign farmland acquisitions, after Chinese overseas investments or projects;

(3)

in paragraph (8)(A)—

(A)

by striking infrastructure) and and inserting infrastructure),; and

(B)

by striking the period at the end and inserting , and the likely role of Chinese cyber capabilities in a conflict with the United States.;

(4)

in paragraph (9)(B), by striking and other advanced technologies and inserting biotechnology, and other advanced and emerging technologies; and

(5)

in paragraph (10)—

(A)

in subparagraph (A), by striking and at the end;

(B)

by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and

(C)

by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:

(B)

the likely strategic intent of the People’s Liberation Army in a conflict over Taiwan, and how the People’s Republic of China will conduct a cyber enabled economic warfare campaign, a cross straight invasion campaign, or a blockade campaign; and

(b)

Termination

Subsection (a) of such section is amended by striking January 31, 2027 and inserting January 31, 2030.