H.R. 1716: Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9] |
| Policy area | Finance and Financial Sector |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-22 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-27):
Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2025
This bill, in the event of a threat to U.S. interests by China, (1) requires additional reporting on the domestic and foreign financial activity of specified Chinese officials, and (2) prohibits certain financial transactions with specified Chinese officials.
Upon a determination by the President that such a threat exists, the bill requires the Department of the Treasury to (1) report to Congress on funds held by certain members of the Chinese Communist Party, including the total amount of funds, a description of the funds, and a list of related financial institutions; and (2) brief Congress on how these funds were acquired and any illicit or corrupt means employed to acquire or use the funds. These requirements are subject to specified exemptions and waivers.
After such a report is made, Treasury must prohibit significant transactions between U.S. financial institutions and these individuals (and their immediate family, if appropriate). The bill provides exceptions for intelligence, law enforcement, and national security activities. The President may waive the prohibition under certain circumstances.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Brad Sherman | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1716?
H.R. 1716 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1716 are available on congress.gov.
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