Bills · HR 1531
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1531SanctionsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
PROTECT Taiwan Act
INTRO FEB 24· LAST ACTION FEB 11
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would give the U.S. a new tool to respond to perceived threats from China against Taiwan, specifically by targeting China's role in the global financial system. If passed, it means that if China takes actions that the President deems dangerous to Taiwan or U.S. interests, the U.S. would actively work to lessen China's influence in key international financial organizations.
If this bill becomes law, it could significantly alter the dynamics of international financial governance, potentially leading to increased tension or a restructuring of how these bodies operate. If it doesn't pass, the U.S. would not have this specific legislative directive to use financial exclusion as a response to China's actions regarding Taiwan, meaning any such actions would rely on existing executive authority or different legislative measures.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs U.S. financial regulators to seek to exclude China's representatives from international banking organizations.
This establishes a formal U.S. policy to use financial leverage against China in response to specific threats.
PROVISION 02
This exclusion policy is triggered if the President notifies Congress of a threat to Taiwan's security or U.S. interests from China's actions.
It links the activation of the policy directly to the President's assessment of China's behavior towards Taiwan.
PROVISION 03
Lists six specific international financial organizations from which China's representatives would be excluded, including the G20 and the Bank for International Settlements.
This clearly defines the scope of the policy and targets highly influential global financial bodies.
PROVISION 04
Includes a waiver provision allowing the President to stop the policy if it's in the U.S. national interest, with a report to Congress.
This provides flexibility for the executive branch to adapt the policy based on evolving diplomatic or economic circumstances.
PROVISION 05
Establishes a 'sunset' provision, meaning the policy will automatically end after five years or sooner if the President deems its termination is in the national interest.
This limits the duration of the policy, requiring re-evaluation or new legislation if continued action is desired.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
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YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
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ACTION TIMELINE
16 EVENTSFEB 11
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
FEB 9
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
FEB 9
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2078-2079)
FEB 9
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1531.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1531
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
Last actionFeb 11, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2025
House BillHR 1531SanctionsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
PROTECT Taiwan Act
INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 11, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
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