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Congress·Reported·H.R. 1531

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

PROTECT Taiwan Act

about 1 month ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

House
Senate
President
Law

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

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

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

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
View full roll call

2 Articles

news_articleCenter Left

Congress threatens China with global isolation if it attacks Taiwan

news_articleCenter Left

US House Votes to Restrict China's Global Ties If Taiwan Threatened

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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