H.R. 7632 · In committee · International Affairs

SHADOW Act

Sponsor: Keith Self (R-TX)

What it does

• Requires the Secretary of State to assess hybrid warfare threats to United States interests and engage diplomatically with foreign governments to counter such activities.
• Designates a senior State Department official as Coordinator for Hybrid Warfare Accountability, reporting to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, within 30 days of enactment.
• Directs the Coordinator to assess hybrid threats, identify analytical gaps, coordinate with NATO and allied partners, and support resilience efforts in critical infrastructure and strategic sectors.
• Requires the Coordinator to submit a report within 180 days identifying Chinese entities materially supporting Russia's defense industrial base and recommending sanctions or export controls.

Latest action

Mar 26, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

Committee: House Foreign Affairs