Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8693
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-14T15:31:19Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act aims to create economic strategies, primarily through sanctions planning, to deter military or other aggressive actions by the People's Republic of China (PRC) against Taiwan. It emphasizes U.S. preparedness without altering existing U.S. policy on Taiwan.
Key Provisions
- Sense of Congress: Expresses U.S. intent to impose sanctions on PRC-linked entities supporting aggression against Taiwan, such as overthrowing its government, occupying territory, violating territorial integrity, naval blockades, seizing islands, or major physical/cyber attacks. Reaffirms U.S. "One China" policy (recognizing one China but supporting Taiwan's security via the Taiwan Relations Act and other agreements) and opposes PRC use of force or coercion.
- Definitions: Defines "appropriate congressional committees" (key Senate and House panels on foreign affairs, finance, etc.), "PRC," and the "PRC Sanctions Task Force."
- PRC Sanctions Task Force:
- Established within 180 days by State Department's Sanctions Coordinator and Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), with input from intelligence and other agencies.
- Must brief Congress within 180 days on a strategy including:
- Assessing existing sanctions and proposing new authorities.
- Analyzing economic impacts on the U.S., allies, and PRC; mitigation via exemptions/licenses.
- Coordinating with allies on sanctions targeting PRC sectors (finance, industry); economic support for Taiwan.
- Identifying resource needs and optimal sanction targets (e.g., state-owned enterprises, officials, financial institutions).
- Listing potential PRC entities in sectors like shipping, energy, tech.
- Annual Reports: Classified updates to Congress on entities, new authorities needed, impacts, mitigations, ally coordination, and resources.
- Rules of Construction: No change to U.S. One China policy; recommended sanctions are not automatic and require explicit new laws to implement.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No direct changes or new sanctions; instead, mandates planning and recommendations for future use of existing sanctions programs or new authorities via separate legislation.
- Introduces interagency task force and reporting requirements, enhancing coordination but not self-executing (sanctions need Congressional approval).
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Requires State, Treasury, Commerce, and others to form task force, conduct analyses, and report—may strain resources but identifies gaps for funding.
- Citizens: Indirect effects via potential global economic disruptions from sanctions (e.g., on trade/finance); mitigations aim to protect U.S./ally economies.
- International Relations: Signals U.S. resolve to deter PRC aggression; promotes allied coordination on sanctions/economic support for Taiwan, potentially straining U.S.-PRC ties but bolstering alliances.
Main Stakeholders
- U.S. Government: State Department, Treasury (OFAC), intelligence community, specified congressional committees.
- PRC: Government, Chinese Communist Party, state-owned firms, financial institutions, and sectors like energy/tech (potential sanction targets).
- Taiwan: Benefits from deterrence and potential economic aid against PRC coercion.
- U.S. Allies/Partners: Involved in coordination for joint sanctions and support measures.
- Global Economy: Financial institutions and trade sectors affected by targeted actions.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Ensures sanctions comply with U.S. law by requiring explicit authorization, avoiding unilateral executive action.
- Constitutional: Upholds separation of powers via Congressional briefings/oversight; no infringement on treaty commitments.
- Political: Reinforces U.S. commitment to Taiwan's peaceful future without shifting "One China" policy; positions economic tools as complement to military deterrence, potentially influencing PRC behavior amid Taiwan tensions.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2026-05-07: Introduced in House
- 2026-05-07: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act — issued 2026-05-07 — PDF (10 pages)