Bill 118 hr 1368, also known as the Deter PRC Support to the Russian War Effort Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent the People's Republic of China (PRC) from providing support to the Russian war effort in Ukraine.
The bill includes several key provisions aimed at achieving this goal. Firstly, it prohibits any US person or entity from providing financial or material support to the PRC if there is reason to believe that such support could be used to aid Russia in its military actions in Ukraine.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on individuals or entities that are found to be in violation of this prohibition. These sanctions could include freezing assets, restricting travel, or imposing trade restrictions.
Furthermore, the bill requires the President to submit a report to Congress detailing any evidence of PRC support to the Russian war effort, as well as any actions taken to address this support.
Overall, the Deter PRC Support to the Russian War Effort Act is aimed at preventing the PRC from aiding Russia in its military actions in Ukraine and holding accountable those who violate this prohibition.