This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to develop a comprehensive crisis management strategy for the South China Sea, focusing on preventing escalation and protecting U.S. interests in the region. The strategy must identify specific locations where crises could occur and create detailed "crisis playbooks" for each major flashpoint that outline potential warning signs, decision points, and response options across military, diplomatic, and economic tools. Each playbook must include cost-benefit-risk analyses of proposed responses, coordination plans with foreign allies, and opportunities for de-escalation, while addressing six key objectives including protecting U.S. citizens, maintaining trade routes, supporting regional allies, and managing escalation risks. The Secretary of Defense must submit a progress report within 120 days and complete the full strategy by March 2027, with semiannual reviews afterward. The bill does not designate specific funding levels, and these playbooks are meant to inform decision-making rather than limit the President's options during an actual crisis.
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