S.1883 - Defending International Security by Restricting Unacceptable Partnerships and Tactics Act; DISRUPT Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1883, the DISRUPT Act, directs the executive branch to develop a comprehensive strategy to counter the growing cooperation between the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The bill mandates the creation of task forces within various government agencies to assess and respond to the challenges posed by this alignment. It also requires reports on the nature, trajectory, and risks of bilateral and multilateral cooperation among these adversaries.
Expected Effects
The DISRUPT Act aims to enhance U.S. national security by proactively addressing the increasing collaboration among its primary adversaries. This would likely lead to increased intelligence gathering, diplomatic efforts, and potential economic or military actions designed to disrupt this cooperation. The Act also seeks to bolster deterrence in key regions and improve the U.S.'s ability to respond to simultaneous threats.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced National Security: By addressing cooperation among adversaries, the Act aims to reduce threats to the U.S.
- Improved Deterrence: Bolstering deterrence in key regions can prevent potential conflicts.
- Strengthened Alliances: Engaging allies in combating adversary alignment can lead to stronger international partnerships.
- Economic Security: Addressing alternative payment systems can protect the dominance of the U.S. dollar.
- Modernized War Planning: Digitizing war-planning tools will improve the U.S.'s ability to respond to evolving threats.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased Tensions: Actions taken to disrupt adversary cooperation could escalate tensions and lead to unintended conflicts.
- Economic Costs: Implementing the strategy and bolstering deterrence may require significant financial resources.
- Diplomatic Challenges: Disrupting cooperation among adversaries may strain diplomatic relations with those countries and others.
- Potential for Overreach: The broad scope of the Act could lead to overreach and infringement on civil liberties.
- Risk of Miscalculation: An inaccurate assessment of adversary cooperation could lead to ineffective or counterproductive strategies.
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Constitutional Alignment
The DISRUPT Act aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of providing for the common defense (Preamble) and protecting national security. Congress's role in regulating commerce with foreign nations (Article I, Section 8) and providing for the common defense (Article I, Section 8) supports the Act's focus on economic and military strategies. The Act's reporting requirements also ensure congressional oversight of the executive branch's actions.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).