Definitions

(a) In general In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; (2) Gray-zone tactics The term gray-zone tactics means the use of activities, short of open warfare, to advance a state’s interests by maximizing advancement while avoiding kinetic military responses, including a mix of diplomatic, economic, informational and paramilitary tools. (3) Strategy The term Strategy means the strategy to monitor and counter gray-zone tactics and hold the PRC accountable required under section 4. (b) Rule of construction The definitions under this section are exclusive to this Act and may not be construed to affect any other provision of United States law.