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China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025

H.R. 1549 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 1549119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 02/24/2025REP. WILLIAMSR-TX · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.59 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR

3 members · Left 0 · Center 2 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Williams, Roger (R-TX) (Introduced 02/24/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; House - Financial Services Committee; House - Financial Services Committee; House - Financial Services Committee
Latest Action07/24/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (02/24/2025)

China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury, in consultation with specified federal financial agencies, to report on the exposure of the United States to the activity of China's financial sector.

The report must include

  • the effects that risks in China's financial sector have on U.S. and global financial systems,
  • a description of the policies the United States is adopting to protect U.S. financial stability,
  • a description and evaluation of the reliability of Chinese economic data, and
  • recommendations for additional actions to strengthen international cooperation to mitigate risks and protect U.S. interests.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 1549 EH: China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025 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 CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1549

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025.

2.China financial threat mitigation (a)ReportNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Secretary of State, shall conduct a study and issue a report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China that includes— (1)an assessment of the effects of significant risks in the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China on the United States and global financial systems; (2)a description of the policies the United States Government is adopting to protect the financial stability of the United States and the global economy from any risks described under paragraph (1); (3)a description and evaluation of the transparency, completeness, and reliability of Chinese economic data; and (4)recommendations for additional actions the United States Government, including United States representatives at relevant international organizations, should take to strengthen international cooperation to monitor and mitigate such financial stability risks and protect United States interests. (b)Transmission of reportThe Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit the report required under subsection (a) to the Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Senate, and to the United States representatives at relevant international organizations, as appropriate. (c)Classification of reportThe report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified, but may contain a classified annex. (d)Publication of reportThe Secretary of the Treasury shall publish the report required under subsection (a) (other than any classified annex) on the website of the Department of the Treasury not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 1549 IH: China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025 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. 1549IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 24, 2025Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself and Mr. Gottheimer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025.

2.China financial threat mitigation (a)ReportNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Secretary of State, shall conduct a study and issue a report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China that includes— (1)an assessment of the effects of significant risks in the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China on the United States and global financial systems; (2)a description of the policies the United States Government is adopting to protect the financial stability of the United States and the global economy from any risks described under paragraph (1); (3)a description and evaluation of the transparency, completeness, and reliability of Chinese economic data; and (4)recommendations for additional actions the United States Government, including United States representatives at relevant international organizations, should take to strengthen international cooperation to monitor and mitigate such financial stability risks and protect United States interests. (b)Transmission of reportThe Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit the report required under subsection (a) not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act to the Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Senate, and to the United States representatives at relevant international organizations, as appropriate. (c)Classification of reportThe report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified, but may contain a classified annex. (d)Publication of reportThe Secretary of the Treasury shall publish the report required under subsection (a) (other than any classified annex) on the website of the Department of the Treasury not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 1549 : China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-24 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. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1549IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 24, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsAN ACTTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025.2.China financial threat mitigation(a)ReportNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Secretary of State, shall conduct a study and issue a report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China that includes—(1)an assessment of the effects of significant risks in the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China on the United States and global financial systems;(2)a description of the policies the United States Government is adopting to protect the financial stability of the United States and the global economy from any risks described under paragraph (1);(3)a description and evaluation of the transparency, completeness, and reliability of Chinese economic data; and(4)recommendations for additional actions the United States Government, including United States representatives at relevant international organizations, should take to strengthen international cooperation to monitor and mitigate such financial stability risks and protect United States interests.(b)Transmission of reportThe Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit the report required under subsection (a) to the Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Senate, and to the United States representatives at relevant international organizations, as appropriate.(c)Classification of reportThe report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified, but may contain a classified annex.(d)Publication of reportThe Secretary of the Treasury shall publish the report required under subsection (a) (other than any classified annex) on the website of the Department of the Treasury not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act.Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 1549 RH: China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-21 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. 11 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1549 [Report No. 119–21]

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2025 Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself and Mr. Gottheimer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services March 21, 2025 Additional sponsor: Mr. Lawler March 21, 2025 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 24, 2025

A BILL To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025.

2.China financial threat mitigation (a)ReportNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Secretary of State, shall conduct a study and issue a report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China that includes— (1)an assessment of the effects of significant risks in the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China on the United States and global financial systems; (2)a description of the policies the United States Government is adopting to protect the financial stability of the United States and the global economy from any risks described under paragraph (1); (3)a description and evaluation of the transparency, completeness, and reliability of Chinese economic data; and (4)recommendations for additional actions the United States Government, including United States representatives at relevant international organizations, should take to strengthen international cooperation to monitor and mitigate such financial stability risks and protect United States interests. (b)Transmission of reportThe Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit the report required under subsection (a) to the Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Senate, and to the United States representatives at relevant international organizations, as appropriate. (c)Classification of reportThe report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified, but may contain a classified annex. (d)Publication of reportThe Secretary of the Treasury shall publish the report required under subsection (a) (other than any classified annex) on the website of the Department of the Treasury not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act. March 21, 2025 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (15)

DateChamberAll Actions
02/24/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/24/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/24/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
03/05/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
03/05/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
03/21/2025Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-21.
03/21/2025House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-21.
03/21/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
07/23/2025House floor actionsMr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/23/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3620-3621)
07/23/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1549.
07/23/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3620)
07/23/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3620)
07/23/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/24/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleChina Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textChina Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseChina Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseChina Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025
Short Title(s) as IntroducedChina Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (2)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee07/24/2025 Referred To
House - Financial Services Committee03/21/2025 Reported By
House - Financial Services Committee03/05/2025 Markup By
House - Financial Services Committee02/24/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

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Subjects (6)

Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector

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