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Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China’s Abuse of International Financing Act
12/30/2022, 4:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6729
Bill 117 hr 6729, also known as the Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China’s Abuse of International Financing Act, aims to address concerns regarding China's use of international financing to further its own interests. The bill focuses on increasing transparency and accountability in international financial transactions involving China.
One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress detailing any international financial transactions involving China that may pose a risk to US national security or economic interests. This report would include information on the parties involved, the purpose of the transaction, and any potential risks or vulnerabilities.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased coordination and information sharing between US government agencies, such as the Treasury Department, the State Department, and the intelligence community, to better assess and respond to potential threats posed by China's international financing activities. Overall, the Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China’s Abuse of International Financing Act seeks to enhance the US government's ability to monitor and address any potential risks associated with China's use of international financing. By promoting transparency and accountability in financial transactions involving China, the bill aims to protect US national security and economic interests.
One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress detailing any international financial transactions involving China that may pose a risk to US national security or economic interests. This report would include information on the parties involved, the purpose of the transaction, and any potential risks or vulnerabilities.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased coordination and information sharing between US government agencies, such as the Treasury Department, the State Department, and the intelligence community, to better assess and respond to potential threats posed by China's international financing activities. Overall, the Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China’s Abuse of International Financing Act seeks to enhance the US government's ability to monitor and address any potential risks associated with China's use of international financing. By promoting transparency and accountability in financial transactions involving China, the bill aims to protect US national security and economic interests.
Congressional Summary of HR 6729
Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China's Abuse of International Financing Act or the STOP China's Abuse of International Financing Act
This bill requires U.S. representatives to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and specified international financial institutions to take actions to address China's role in such institutions.
The representatives to these institutions must (1) advocate and vote against their respective institutions using U.S. contributions to procure goods from (or sourced in) China, and (2) pursue procedural changes so that their respective institutions do not consider China a developing nation for any purpose.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6729
Bill HR 6729 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2022. Bill HR 6729 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2022. Bill HR 6729's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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. as of February 15, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6729
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6729
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6729
Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China’s Abuse of International Financing Act
Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China’s Abuse of International Financing Act
To require a report on the People's Republic of China's use of international financial institutions, to set United States policy regarding the identification of the People's Republic of China as a "developing nation" and address this matter in regional multilateral financial institutions, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase certain goods from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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