Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act

Summary

Requires the State Department, working with the Director of National Intelligence and the Defense Department, to deliver two reports within 180 days: a classified assessment of Russian and Chinese intelligence penetration and cooperation in Georgia, and an unclassified five-year U.S.–Georgia bilateral strategy (with a classified annex) that evaluates objectives, tools, resources, and whether the U.S. should continue prioritizing funding for Georgia. The act sets reporting requirements only and does not authorize new programs, deadlines beyond the 180-day reporting window, or funding.

• Mandates two reports to Congress about U.S.–Georgia relations and foreign intelligence influence, due within 180 days of enactment.
• One report is classified and focuses on Chinese and Russian intelligence penetration and areas of cooperation in Georgia.
• The other is an unclassified five-year bilateral strategy (with a classified annex) assessing objectives, tools, and resource needs for U.S.–Georgia ties.
• The strategy must evaluate whether Georgia should remain a top recipient of U.S. assistance in the Europe and Eurasia region.
• The legislation requires analysis of Georgian commitment to expanding trade ties and whether continued U.S. investment is warranted.
• The bill creates reporting and planning requirements but does not authorize spending or new programs.
• Primary agencies responsible are the State Department, Intelligence Community (DNI), and the Department of Defense.
• Findings could inform future congressional oversight, funding decisions, and U.S. policy toward Georgia, but any changes would require separate action.