05/25/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/25/2021 13:38
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced comprehensive legislation entitled the 'Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement' or EAGLE Act. The legislation calls for the revitalization of American diplomacy, leadership, and investments globally in response to the policy challenges posed by the People's Republic of China.
'I am proud to introduce the 'Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement' Act, groundbreaking legislation that reinvigorates American institutions and competitiveness at home and American diplomacy abroad to effectively respond to the China challenge. The EAGLE Act demonstrates the House Foreign Affairs Committee's commitment to embracing America's indispensable role and energizing our alliances and partnerships to bolster an international order that has safeguarded American interests and contributed to the maintenance of global peace and prosperity.
'The People's Republic of China increasingly seeks to undermine that rules-based order and challenge America's place in it. We must leverage America's true strengths and focus on the real challenges posed by the PRC. America will come out ahead as long as we invest in our people and institutions, abide by our enduring values, and marshal our allies. The EAGLE Act will reinforce our diplomatic, economic, developmental, informational, military, and technological strengths. By buttressing the foundations of American statecraft, this bill will help restore America's global leadership to its rightful place.'
A copy of the EAGLE Act of 2021 can be found here. Key elements of the legislation include:
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