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Congress·Reported·21 days ago

House Committee Advances PROTECT Taiwan Act to Block China From G20 Over Taiwan Threats

Also known as: PROTECT Taiwan Act

Legislative Progress

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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • If the President warns Congress that China is threatening Taiwan and U.S. interests, the U.S. will push to block Chinese officials from the G20 and other global finance groups
  • The Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, and the Securities and Exchange Commission must work to carry this out
  • The President can allow exceptions if it helps U.S. interests and must explain the reasons to Congress
  • This policy ends after 5 years, or sooner if the President says ending it is in the national interest
  • If triggered, this could raise tensions with China and may affect markets, trade, and investments, not your daily bank account right away
Economy FinanceNational Security Foreign Policy

Milestones

5 milestones19 actions
Feb 9, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 9, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 2 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H2078-2079)

Feb 9, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 2 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H2078-2079)

Feb 9, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2082-2083)

Feb 9, 2026House

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

short_term

Bill moves to the Senate for consideration after passing the House 395-2

The bill still needs Senate approval and a presidential signature before it becomes law. Even then, the exclusion policy only kicks in if the President formally warns Congress about a Chinese threat to Taiwan.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralFeb 9, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

395
2
Democrat
197 – 1 · 16
Republican
198 – 1 · 19
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Related News

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Taipei Times·19 days ago

US House bill warns China off Taiwan

The US House of Representatives passed the PROTECT Taiwan Act, stating Washington would exclude China from major global financial organizations like the G20 and Bank for International Settlements if its actions directly threaten Taiwan's security, economic, or social systems.

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Focus Taiwan·20 days ago

U.S. House passes bill to limit China's access to finance if Taiwan threatened

The U.S. House passed the PROTECT Taiwan Act by a 395-2 vote. The bill directs the U.S. to remove Chinese representatives from the G20, Financial Stability Board, and other institutions if China's actions pose a threat to the security or social system of the people on Taiwan.

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Firstpost·18 days ago

US House Passes “PROTECT” Taiwan Act, Proposes Sweeping Sanctions on China

The US House of Representatives passed the PROTECT Taiwan Act in a 395–2 vote, warning China of exclusion from key global financial bodies, including the G20, if a threat to Taiwan endangers US interests. Lawmakers compared the model to sanctions imposed on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

PROTECT Taiwan Act

Bill NumberHR 1531
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
D: 1R: 1

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