Sen. Risch Leads Bipartisan Bill to Create Sanctions Plan if China Attacks Taiwan
This bill has been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is actively moving through the process. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill has strong bipartisan support from leaders on the Foreign Relations Committee and addresses a major national security priority.
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The bill itself does not impose sanctions, but it builds the framework for potential future sanctions against China. Small businesses that rely on Chinese supply chains for manufacturing, technology components, or raw materials could face disruption if sanctions are eventually triggered. However, the bill also requires the task force to study mitigation measures like licenses and exemptions to protect U.S. businesses from the worst effects.
“analyze the potential economic consequences to the United States, and to allies and partners of the United States, of imposing various types of such sanctions with respect to such entities”
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Senator Jim Risch introduced the 'Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act,' which would create a State and Treasury Department-led task force to identify Chinese military and non-military targets for sanctions and export controls to be deployed rapidly in the event of aggression against Taiwan.
The bill would create an interagency 'China Sanctions Task Force,' or 'Tiger Team,' led by the State and Treasury departments to identify Chinese targets for potential sanctions and economic measures. It calls for immediate sanctions if China attempts a naval blockade or major cyberattacks.
Republican Senator Jim Risch's proposed legislation aims to ensure America is prepared to 'hit China where it hurts' by pre-identifying economic targets. The bill draws lessons from the challenges faced in sanctioning Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act
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