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DISRUPT Act

USA119th CongressS-1883| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (4)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Defending International Security by Restricting Unacceptable Partnerships and Tactics Act, or the DISRUPT Act , aims to counter the growing cooperation among the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. This legislation mandates the executive branch to develop a comprehensive, whole-of-government strategy to disrupt this alignment and mitigate the risks it poses to the United States. Congress finds that these four nations are considered foreign adversaries and countries of risk, deepening their cooperation in ways that reinforce individual threats and challenge U.S. global strength. This alignment includes significant bilateral defense cooperation, such as the transfer of weapons, dual-use technologies, and joint military activities. Examples cited include Iran supplying drones to Russia, North Korea providing artillery, and China enabling Russian defense production with dual-use goods. Adversaries are also cooperating to circumvent U.S. and multilateral economic tools, such as China's oil purchases from Iran despite sanctions, and Russia's veto of UN sanctions monitoring on North Korea. Furthermore, they are collaborating in international institutions like the United Nations and expanded multilateral groupings such as BRICS, seeking to isolate and erode U.S. influence. This unprecedented alignment poses a significant threat to U.S. interests and national security, enabling faster military modernization and creating critical lifelines that challenge isolation strategies. The bill establishes U.S. policy to disrupt or frustrate the most dangerous aspects of this cooperation, including through sanctions and export controls, and by sharing information with allies. It also seeks to constrain the grouping's global footprint and capabilities, and to prepare for the increasing likelihood of simultaneous challenges or conflicts with multiple adversaries across various theaters, by bolstering deterrence. To implement this policy, the Act requires the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Commerce, Director of National Intelligence, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to each establish an adversary alignment task force within 60 days. These task forces, comprising subject matter experts and representatives from all core functions, must evaluate the impact of adversary alignment on their operations and recommend organizational changes within 180 days. The heads of these task forces are also required to meet quarterly to discuss findings and next steps. Additionally, the Director of National Intelligence must submit a classified report within 60 days, detailing the current nature, extent, and trajectory of bilateral and multilateral cooperation among these adversaries. This report must assess the advantages gained by each adversary, outline risks to U.S. and allied operations (including technology transfer, alternative payment systems, and intelligence collection), and evaluate vulnerabilities within these adversary relationships. Finally, within 180 days, the Secretaries of State and Defense, in consultation with other key agency heads, must submit a classified report outlining a strategic approach for the U.S. to disrupt, frustrate, constrain, and prepare for adversary cooperation over a two-year period. This strategic report must include methods to disrupt dangerous elements, a timeline for diplomatic engagement with allies, a plan to ensure the integrity of U.S. economic statecraft, and a clear plan to bolster deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. It also requires plans for updating Department of Defense war-planning tools and addressing capability gaps in deterring adversaries.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-451
DISRUPT Act of 2023
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 5, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 18, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.
Nov 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5912
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-451
    DISRUPT Act of 2023


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 5, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 18, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 18, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.


  • November 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5912
    Introduced in House

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DISRUPT Act

USA119th CongressS-1883| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
The Defending International Security by Restricting Unacceptable Partnerships and Tactics Act, or the DISRUPT Act , aims to counter the growing cooperation among the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. This legislation mandates the executive branch to develop a comprehensive, whole-of-government strategy to disrupt this alignment and mitigate the risks it poses to the United States. Congress finds that these four nations are considered foreign adversaries and countries of risk, deepening their cooperation in ways that reinforce individual threats and challenge U.S. global strength. This alignment includes significant bilateral defense cooperation, such as the transfer of weapons, dual-use technologies, and joint military activities. Examples cited include Iran supplying drones to Russia, North Korea providing artillery, and China enabling Russian defense production with dual-use goods. Adversaries are also cooperating to circumvent U.S. and multilateral economic tools, such as China's oil purchases from Iran despite sanctions, and Russia's veto of UN sanctions monitoring on North Korea. Furthermore, they are collaborating in international institutions like the United Nations and expanded multilateral groupings such as BRICS, seeking to isolate and erode U.S. influence. This unprecedented alignment poses a significant threat to U.S. interests and national security, enabling faster military modernization and creating critical lifelines that challenge isolation strategies. The bill establishes U.S. policy to disrupt or frustrate the most dangerous aspects of this cooperation, including through sanctions and export controls, and by sharing information with allies. It also seeks to constrain the grouping's global footprint and capabilities, and to prepare for the increasing likelihood of simultaneous challenges or conflicts with multiple adversaries across various theaters, by bolstering deterrence. To implement this policy, the Act requires the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Commerce, Director of National Intelligence, and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to each establish an adversary alignment task force within 60 days. These task forces, comprising subject matter experts and representatives from all core functions, must evaluate the impact of adversary alignment on their operations and recommend organizational changes within 180 days. The heads of these task forces are also required to meet quarterly to discuss findings and next steps. Additionally, the Director of National Intelligence must submit a classified report within 60 days, detailing the current nature, extent, and trajectory of bilateral and multilateral cooperation among these adversaries. This report must assess the advantages gained by each adversary, outline risks to U.S. and allied operations (including technology transfer, alternative payment systems, and intelligence collection), and evaluate vulnerabilities within these adversary relationships. Finally, within 180 days, the Secretaries of State and Defense, in consultation with other key agency heads, must submit a classified report outlining a strategic approach for the U.S. to disrupt, frustrate, constrain, and prepare for adversary cooperation over a two-year period. This strategic report must include methods to disrupt dangerous elements, a timeline for diplomatic engagement with allies, a plan to ensure the integrity of U.S. economic statecraft, and a clear plan to bolster deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. It also requires plans for updating Department of Defense war-planning tools and addressing capability gaps in deterring adversaries.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-451
DISRUPT Act of 2023
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 5, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 18, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 18, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.
Nov 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5912
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-451
    DISRUPT Act of 2023


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 5, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 18, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 18, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.


  • November 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5912
    Introduced in House
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (4)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAsiaChinaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeInternational organizations and cooperationIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyNorth KoreaRussiaSanctionsTrade restrictions