Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act

119th Congress Introduced by Steve Cohen and 1 co-sponsor

The bill directs a classified assessment of Russian/Chinese influence in Georgia and a 5-year strategy to strengthen U.S.-Georgia ties with resources and trade priorities.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary of HR 7668 (119th Congress) – Countering China’s Control of the Caucasus Act

Purpose and intent

The bill aims to address and counter Russian and Chinese influence in Georgia (the country in the Caucasus) and to establish a U.S. strategy to strengthen bilateral relations with Georgia.

It focuses on assessing intelligence assets and influence operations by Russia and China, and on shaping U.S. policy and resources to support Georgia.

Key provisions

1) Report on Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia
- Defined term “relevant congressional committees” includes:
- Senate: Committee on Foreign Relations, Select Committee on Intelligence, Committee on Armed Services
- House: Committee on Foreign Affairs, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Committee on Armed Services
- Requirement: Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense, must submit a classified report (as appropriate) to the relevant committees.
- Contents of the report:
- Protect sources and methods
- Examine the penetration of Russian and Chinese intelligence elements and their assets in Georgia
- Examine potential intersections of Russian and Chinese influence and cooperation in Georgia

2) 5-year United States strategy for bilateral relations with Georgia
- Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary of State must submit a detailed strategy to the relevant committees that:
- Specifies objectives to enhance bilateral ties with Georgia in light of its domestic political environment
- Identifies tools, resources, and funding needed to achieve these objectives and assesses whether Georgia should remain a top U.S. funding recipient in Europe and Eurasia
- Assesses the extent of U.S. investment in its partnership with Georgia
- Determines whether the Government of Georgia remains committed to expanding trade with the U.S. and Europe, and whether U.S. investment in Georgian projects should continue
- Form: The strategy report should be unclassified, with a classified annex

Who is affected

The primary beneficiary and focus is Georgia, in terms of U.S. strategic engagement, security cooperation, and economic partnership.

U.S. agencies involved:

U.S. State Department
Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
Department of Defense

Congressional committees listed as recipients for briefings and reporting.

Timing and procedural aspects

Introduction date: February 24, 2026

Initial reporting deadline: 180 days after enactment for both the intelligence/assets report and the 5-year strategy report

The bill was considered and passed by the House under suspension of the rules with amendments (as of June 8, 2026); final actions show passage by voice vote after debate

Report content to be classified where appropriate, with unclassified summaries and a classified annex

Potential impact and implications

Enables a formal, government-wide assessment of Russian and Chinese intelligence operations in Georgia, potentially informing U.S. counterintelligence and security measures.

Creates a structured, multi-year strategy to reinforce Georgia-U.S. ties, including policy objectives, resource allocation, and trade/investment considerations.

Signals a heightened U.S. focus on the Caucasus region as part of broader efforts to counter malign influence from Russia and China.

Could influence future U.S. funding decisions and aid priorities for Georgia, depending on assessments of Georgia’s alignment and trade commitments.