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Text of Senate Amendment 6661

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On 2026-07-13, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) delivered a floor speech titled "Text Of Senate Amendment 6661" in the Senate.

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Text of Senate Amendment 6661

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3889] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6661. Mr. SCHATZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of title XII, add the following: SEC. 1270A. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY. (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (b) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 2 years, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes developments in the People's Republic of China's international media engagement strategy, including journalist training and support programs. (c) Elements.--The report required under subsection (b) shall include-- (1) an overview of the People's Republic of China's assistance to foreign media organizations, media-related organizations, foreign journalist training programs, study tours, and exchanges undertaken during the most recent 12- month period, including the PRC-controlled entities involved in such engagements and the regions of focus for such assistance; (2) an assessment of any shifts in the People's Republic of China's international media engagement strategy during the most recent 12-month period and the impacts of China's engagements on foreign press coverage; and (3) a description of any media engagement activities or assistance by the United States, its allies, or multilateral organizations in the regions of focus for the People's Republic of China's international media engagement strategy. (d) Form of Report.--Each report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. ______

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Text of Senate Amendment 6661 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3889] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6661. Mr. SCHATZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of title XII, add the following: SEC. 1270A. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY. (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (b) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following 2 years, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes developments in the People's Republic of China's international media engagement strategy, including journalist training and support programs. (c) Elements.--The report required under subsection (b) shall include-- (1) an overview of the People's Republic of China's assistance to foreign media organizations, media-related organizations, foreign journalist training programs, study tours, and exchanges undertaken during the most recent 12- month period, including the PRC-controlled entities involved in such engagements and the regions of focus for such assistance; (2) an assessment of any shifts in the People's Republic of China's international media engagement strategy during the most recent 12-month period and the impacts of China's engagements on foreign press coverage; and (3) a description of any media engagement activities or assistance by the United States, its allies, or multilateral organizations in the regions of focus for the People's Republic of China's international media engagement strategy. (d) Form of Report.--Each report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. ______