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HR8693FEDERALSession 119Federal Billin committee
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Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act

Last action · May 7, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Sponsors: Young Kim and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes the creation of an task force to develop economic strategies against the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the event of military or non-military aggression toward Taiwan. The task force would identify potential targets for sanctions and assess the economic impact of such actions on the U.S. and its allies.

Why it matters

If passed, this bill would mandate that federal agencies create a formal plan to impose economic on Chinese entities if the PRC attempts to seize control of Taiwan, potentially impacting global trade and financial markets.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

U.S. Department of the Treasury

The agency is mandated to co-lead the task force and assess sanctions authorities.

Directly affected

U.S. Department of State

The agency is mandated to co-lead the task force and coordinate with international allies.

Directly affected

U.S. Businesses with PRC operations

These entities may be subject to future economic sanctions or regulatory changes identified by the task force.

Key Facts

  • The bill requires the establishment of an interagency 'PRC Sanctions Task Force' within 180 days of enactment.
  • The Task Force must be led by the Coordinator for Sanctions (State Dept) and the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (Treasury Dept).
  • The Task Force is required to provide a briefing to Congress on proposed sanctions targets within 180 days of its establishment.
  • Sanctions are intended to target entities supporting PRC actions to overthrow Taiwan's government, occupy its territory, or conduct naval blockades/cyberattacks.
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  • The Task Force must analyze the potential economic consequences of sanctions on the U.S. and its allies.
  • The bill mandates coordination with international allies to identify industries and sectors where joint economic action could impact the PRC economy.
  • The Task Force must assess resource gaps within federal agencies (State, Treasury, Commerce, USTR) regarding the implementation of sanctions.
  • The bill explicitly states that these measures are intended to complement, not replace, existing U.S. 'One China' policy and the Taiwan Relations Act.
  • The Task Force must evaluate the impact of sanctions on the global financial system, including state-owned enterprises and PRC officials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill automatically impose sanctions on China?
No. The bill requires the government to create a plan and identify potential targets for , but it does not trigger immediate sanctions.
What specific actions by the PRC would trigger these sanctions?
The bill identifies actions such as overthrowing Taiwan's governing institutions, occupying territory, naval blockades, or significant physical/cyber attacks that disrupt essential services.
Who is responsible for creating this sanctions plan?
An task force led by the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. May 7, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  2. May 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House

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Sponsors

Young KimHouse · District 40RPrimary sponsor
Johnny OlszewskiHouse · District 2DCosponsor
Michael LawlerHouse · District 17RCosponsor

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Formalization of Contingency Planning

The bill moves from general diplomatic posturing to a mandated, structured interagency process for preparing specific economic warfare tools against the PRC.

PRC Sanctions Task ForceDepartment of StateDepartment of the Treasury

Connected Entities

PRC Sanctions Task Force, Taiwan, Mr. Olszewski and 2 more
OrganizationPRC Sanctions Task Force“A proposed interagency body to be established by the Department of State and Tre”Map →
locationTaiwan“The territory whose security is the focus of the proposed sanctions policy.”Map →
PersonMr. Olszewski“Member of the House of Representatives who co-sponsored the bill.”Map →
PersonMrs. Kim“Member of the House of Representatives who introduced the bill.”Map →
OrganizationPeople's Republic of China“The nation whose actions the bill seeks to deter through economic policy.”Map →

Sources

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