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The House passed the PROTECT Taiwan Act, which seeks to exclude China from major international financial groups if it threatens Taiwan's security or economy. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.
This bill, the PROTECT Taiwan Act (H.R. 1531), establishes a policy to push for China’s removal from global financial organizations like the G20 and the Bank for International Settlements. This action would be triggered if the President notifies Congress that China’s actions pose a threat to Taiwan’s security, economy, or U.S. interests. The House voted on this under a "suspension of the rules," a fast-track procedure reserved for bills that have broad support. This process limits debate and prevents changes to the bill on the floor, but it requires a higher standard to pass: a two-thirds majority instead of a simple majority. The bill passed with an overwhelming majority, receiving support from nearly every voting member of both parties. It now moves to the Senate for consideration. If it eventually becomes law, it provides the U.S. government with a specific financial tool to respond to Chinese aggression toward Taiwan.
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This measure signals a unified U.S. stance against Chinese pressure on Taiwan by threatening China's status in the global financial order.
Who’s affected. Chinese Diplomats: Could be excluded from influential international forums like the G20. · U.S. Financial Agencies: The Treasury and Fed would be required to actively work toward excluding China in global financial organizations. · Taiwan's Government: Gains potential security and economic stability through increased U.S. diplomatic pressure on China.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus voted overwhelmingly in favor of the measure.
Republicans. The Republican caucus supported the bill almost unanimously, with only one member voting against it.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Feb 9, 2026
The House passed the PROTECT Taiwan Act, which seeks to exclude China from major international financial groups if it threatens Taiwan's security or economy.
The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.
This was a vote to "suspend the rules," which is a shortcut used to pass non-controversial bills quickly. Because it skips several steps, it requires two-thirds of the members present to vote "yes" for the bill to pass.
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
This measure signals a unified U.S. stance against Chinese pressure on Taiwan by threatening China's status in the global financial order.
The vote was nearly unanimous, showing total bipartisan agreement on countering threats to Taiwan.
The Democratic caucus voted overwhelmingly in favor of the measure.
The Republican caucus supported the bill almost unanimously, with only one member voting against it.
The lone independent member voted in favor of the bill.