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H.R. 1531 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 1 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Lucas, Frank D. (R-OK) (Introduced 02/24/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.36 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Foreign Relations Committee; House - Foreign Affairs Committee; House - Foreign Affairs Committee; House - Financial Services Committee; House - Financial Services Committee; House - Financial Services Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/11/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (11/25/2025)
Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act
This bill requires certain federal entities to seek to exclude China from six international financial organizations if the President informs Congress that China's actions threaten Taiwan and pose a danger to U.S. interests.
Specifically, the bill establishes that it is U.S. policy to seek to exclude Chinese representatives from participating in the activities of six international organizations if the President informs Congress that China's actions pose any (1) threat to Taiwan's security, economic system, or social system; and (2) danger to U.S. interests.
The six specified organizations are
In the event that the President so informs Congress, the bill requires the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and the Securities and Exchange Commission to take all necessary steps to advance the exclusion policy.
The President may waive the application of this policy to an organization if doing so is in the national interest of the United States.
119 HR 1531 EH: Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 1531
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act.
2.Statement of policy regarding the exclusion of representatives of the people’s republic of china from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger (a)In generalIf the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People’s Republic of China, it is the policy of the United States to seek to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China, to the maximum extent practicable, from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1)The Group of Twenty. (2)The Bank for International Settlements. (3)The Financial Stability Board. (4)The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5)The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6)The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b)Policy advancementThe Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission shall take all necessary steps to advance the policy set forth in subsection (a). (c)WaiverThe President may waive the application of subsection (a) with respect to an organization upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate— (1)that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2)that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (d)SunsetThis Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of— (1)5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2)30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. Passed the House of Representatives February 9, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1531 IH: Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1531IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 24, 2025Mr. Lucas (for himself and Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act.
2.Statement of policy regarding the exclusion of representatives of the people’s republic of china from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger (a)In generalIf the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People’s Republic of China, it is the policy of the United States to seek to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China, to the maximum extent practicable, from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1)The Group of Twenty. (2)The Bank for International Settlements. (3)The Financial Stability Board. (4)The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5)The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6)The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b)Policy advancementThe Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, shall take all necessary steps to advance the policy set forth in subsection (a). (c)WaiverThe President may waive the application of subsection (a) with respect to an organization upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate— (1)that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2)that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (d)SunsetThis Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of— (1)5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2)30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.
119 HR 1531 : Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 1531IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 11, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsAN ACTTo direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act.2.Statement of policy regarding the exclusion of representatives of the people’s republic of china from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger(a)In generalIf the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People’s Republic of China, it is the policy of the United States to seek to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China, to the maximum extent practicable, from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations:(1)The Group of Twenty.(2)The Bank for International Settlements.(3)The Financial Stability Board.(4)The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.(5)The International Association of Insurance Supervisors.(6)The International Organization of Securities Commissions.(b)Policy advancementThe Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission shall take all necessary steps to advance the policy set forth in subsection (a).(c)WaiverThe President may waive the application of subsection (a) with respect to an organization upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate—(1)that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and(2)that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor.(d)SunsetThis Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of—(1)5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or(2)30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States.Passed the House of Representatives February 9, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1531 RH: Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB Union Calendar No. 338 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1531 [Report No. 119–388, Part I]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Lucas (for himself and Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned November 25, 2025 Additional sponsor: Mr. Lawler November 25, 2025 Reported from the Committee on Financial Services with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic November 25, 2025 Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 24, 2025
A BILL To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act.
2.Statement of policy regarding the exclusion of representatives of the people’s republic of china from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger (a)In generalIf the President, pursuant to section 3(c) of the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3302(c)), informs the Congress of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of the people on Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising therefrom resulting from actions of the People’s Republic of China, it is the policy of the United States to seek to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China, to the maximum extent practicable, from participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the following organizations: (1)The Group of Twenty. (2)The Bank for International Settlements. (3)The Financial Stability Board. (4)The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. (5)The International Association of Insurance Supervisors. (6)The International Organization of Securities Commissions. (b)Policy advancementThe Secretary of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Securities and Exchange Commission shall take all necessary steps to advance the policy set forth in subsection (a). (c)WaiverThe President may waive the application of subsection (a) with respect to an organization upon submission of a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate— (1)that such waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2)that contains an explanation of the reasons therefor. (d)SunsetThis Act and the requirements of this Act shall have no force or effect on the date that is the earlier of— (1)5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2)30 days after the date on which the President notifies Congress that the termination of this Act is in the national interest of the United States. November 25, 2025 Reported from the Committee on Financial Services with an amendment November 25, 2025 Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/24/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 02/24/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 09/16/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 09/16/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0. |
| 11/25/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-388, Part I. |
| 11/25/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-388, Part I. |
| 11/25/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged. |
| 11/25/2025 | House floor actions | Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged. |
| 11/25/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338. |
| 02/09/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 02/09/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2078-2079) |
| 02/09/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1531. |
| 02/09/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 02/09/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2082-2083) |
| 02/09/2026 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 02/09/2026 | House floor actions | 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) |
| 02/09/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 02/11/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | PROTECT Taiwan Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | PROTECT Taiwan Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People’s Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | PROTECT Taiwan Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act |
| Display Title | PROTECT Taiwan Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | PROTECT Taiwan Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the People's Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Foreign Relations Committee | 02/11/2026 Referred To |
| House - Foreign Affairs Committee | 11/25/2025 Discharged From |
| House - Foreign Affairs Committee | 02/24/2025 Referred To |
| House - Financial Services Committee | 11/25/2025 Reported By |
| House - Financial Services Committee | 09/16/2025 Markup By |
| House - Financial Services Committee | 02/24/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: International Affairs
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