Bill creates State Department post to counter hybrid warfare threats
In markupH.R. 7632Latest action
Sponsor: Keith Self · Representative · TX
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Official title: SHADOW Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The SHADOW Act creates a State Department Coordinator to counter hybrid warfare and track Chinese support for Russia's military.
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What does this do?
The bill directs the State Department to assess hybrid warfare threats like cyberattacks, disinformation, sabotage, and weaponized migration, and to coordinate with NATO and Pacific allies on sharing information. It creates a senior Coordinator position to oversee this work, requiring a strategy plan and annual reports to Congress. It also requires a public report identifying Chinese entities supplying Russia's defense industry, with sanctions recommendations.
Who does it affect?
The State Department gains new responsibilities and a new Coordinator role; Congress receives ongoing reports. Indirectly, NATO and Pacific allies, China-based companies, and Russia's defense supply chain could be affected.
Why does it matter?
The changes are mostly bureaucratic, expanding State Department duties and rather than directly affecting the public. They could still shape U.S. relations with China, Russia, and NATO allies, and expose some companies to new sanctions or export controls.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Feb 20, 2026.
After that text, a committee agreed on Mar 26, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 26, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
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