# 119-sres-716: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China.

119-sres-716, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE); status introduced (as of 2026-05-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-716
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE)
- Cosponsors: 16
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-15

## Summary

**Treating the People's Republic of China (PRC) as the United States' foremost strategic competitor.** The resolution would push U.S. policy to make PRC-related security, economic, technological, diplomatic, and strategic challenges top priorities and to strengthen deterrence, alliances, and protections for U.S. interests.

## Cosponsors (16)

- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.

## Sources
- [119-sres-716 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/716)

## Related
- [119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1071)
- [119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2296)
- [119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4784)
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-716 (as of 2026-05-15).