# 117-hr-9096: Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act

117-hr-9096, Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (R-OH); status Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-9096
- Congress: 117
- Title: Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced: 2022-09-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act This bill directs the President and Department of State to report to Congress on U.S. capabilities to respond to gray zone campaigns. Gray zone campaigns are coercive activities a nation uses to achieve its objectives, not including diplomacy or armed conflict.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), 2022-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6] (D-NC), 2022-12-06T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-9096 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9096)

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