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Reveal Risky Business in China Act

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4451

Bill 118 hr 4451, also known as the Reveal Risky Business in China Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the risks associated with doing business in China, particularly in relation to national security concerns.

The bill requires companies that are publicly traded in the United States to disclose any ties or relationships they have with the Chinese government or Chinese Communist Party. This includes any financial transactions, partnerships, or investments that could potentially compromise US national security interests.

Additionally, the bill mandates that companies disclose any instances of forced labor or human rights abuses in their supply chains in China. This is aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in business practices and ensuring that companies are not inadvertently supporting unethical practices. Overall, the Reveal Risky Business in China Act seeks to protect US national security interests and promote ethical business practices when it comes to dealing with China. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to address the complex challenges of doing business in a country with a different political and economic system.

Congressional Summary of HR 4451

Reveal Risky Business in China Act

This bill requires an issuer of securities to regularly disclose whether the issuer does business (1) with or in China; (2) with any entity owned or operated by the Chinese Communist Party; or (3) with or in any country that, after March 24, 2022, invades a sovereign nation state or annexes sovereign territory. An issuer must also disclose whether its supply chain uses Uyghur forced labor.

Current Status of Bill HR 4451

Bill HR 4451 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4451 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2023.  Bill HR 4451's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of June 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4451

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4451

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4451

Reveal Risky Business in China Act
Reveal Risky Business in China Act
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose whether they do business in or with China or other aggressor nations, and for other purposes.

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