LEGISLATION/H.R. 1531

PROTECT Taiwan Act

119-HR-1531119th CongressIntroduced Feb 24, 2025International Affairs
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsor

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3](R-OK-3)
2 cosponsors

Summary

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 

  • the Group of Twenty,
  • the Bank for International Settlements,
  • the Financial Stability Board,
  • the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision,
  • the International Association of Insurance Supervisors, and
  • the International Organization of Securities Commissions.

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.

Subjects

AsiaBanking and financial institutions regulationChinaForeign and international bankingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsTaiwan

Actions (20)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 11, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2026House 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)
Feb 9, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
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)
Feb 9, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2082-2083)
Feb 9, 2026House 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.
Feb 9, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1531.
Feb 9, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2078-2079)
Feb 9, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 9, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.
Nov 25, 2025House floor actions
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Nov 25, 2025House floor actions
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Nov 25, 2025Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-388, Part I.
Nov 25, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-388, Part I.
Nov 25, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Sep 16, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 16, 2025House committee 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.
Feb 24, 2025House 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.
Feb 24, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025Library of Congress