Bills · S 2861
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2861Foreign Trade and International Finance
Protecting the USMCA from Harmful Chinese Investment Act
INTRO SEP 18· LAST ACTION SEP 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to strengthen the collective national security and economic resilience of North America by creating a united front against potentially risky foreign investments, especially from countries like China. If passed, it would formalize a U.S. effort to persuade Canada and Mexico to adopt robust investment screening mechanisms, similar to what the U.S. already has. This could help prevent foreign adversaries from gaining control over critical supply chains, technology, or infrastructure within the continent, which could impact everything from manufacturing jobs to national defense.
Currently, there might be differences in how Canada and Mexico review foreign investments compared to the U.S., potentially allowing investments into North America that the U.S. considers a national security risk. This bill aims to close those gaps. If it becomes law, it could lead to a more secure and integrated North American economy. If it doesn't pass, the current differences in foreign investment review processes among the three countries would likely continue, potentially leaving vulnerabilities that critics argue could be exploited by adversaries.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to make aligning foreign investment review policies across North America a top priority during the next joint review under the USMCA.
This ensures that strengthening investment screening in Canada and Mexico is a central focus for U.S. trade policy.
PROVISION 02
Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to advocate for Canada and Mexico to implement investment review frameworks similar to the U.S.'s own national security review process (like CFIUS).
This aims to create consistent and robust protections against risky foreign investments across all three USMCA countries.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the establishment of a mechanism for USMCA countries to coordinate on shared threats from investments by nonmarket economy countries.
This promotes collective defense against foreign adversaries attempting to gain control over strategic North American assets.
PROVISION 04
Instructs the U.S. to offer technical assistance, including expert advice and training, to Canada and Mexico to help them set up stronger foreign investment review frameworks.
This directly supports Canada and Mexico in developing the necessary tools and expertise to implement more robust security screenings.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 18
Introduced in Senate
SEP 18
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2861
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last actionSep 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025
Senate BillS 2861Foreign Trade and International Finance
Protecting the USMCA from Harmful Chinese Investment Act
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 18, 2025
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