Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2025
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Finance and Financial Sector
Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9] (R) — MI
Summary
This bill, in the event of a threat to U.S. interests by China, (1) requires additional reporting on the domestic and foreign financial activity of specified Chinese officials, and (2) prohibits certain financial transactions with specified Chinese officials.
Upon a determination by the President that such a threat exists, the bill requires the Department of the Treasury to (1) report to Congress on funds held by certain members of the Chinese Communist Party, including the total amount of funds, a description of the funds, and a list of related financial institutions; and (2) brief Congress on how these funds were acquired and any illicit or corrupt means employed to acquire or use the funds. These requirements are subject to specified exemptions and waivers.
After such a report is made, Treasury must prohibit significant transactions between U.S. financial institutions and these individuals (and their immediate family, if appropriate). The bill provides exceptions for intelligence, law enforcement, and national security activities. The President may waive the prohibition under certain circumstances.
Legislative subjects
Asia; Bank accounts, deposits, capital; Banking and financial institutions regulation; China; Congressional oversight; Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad; Finance and Financial Sector; Foreign and international banking; Fraud offenses and financial crimes; Military operations and strategy; Taiwan
Latest action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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