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Exposing China’s Support for the Taliban Act

12/20/2023, 6:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4765

Bill 118 hr 4765, also known as the Exposing China’s Support for the Taliban Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to investigate and expose any support that China may be providing to the Taliban, a militant group in Afghanistan.

The bill calls for the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment. This report must detail any evidence of China's support for the Taliban, including financial, material, or logistical support. The report must also assess the implications of this support on US national security interests and efforts to combat terrorism in Afghanistan.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to work with international partners to address any identified support from China to the Taliban. This includes engaging with the United Nations and other relevant organizations to coordinate efforts to counter China's support for the Taliban. Overall, the Exposing China’s Support for the Taliban Act aims to shine a light on any potential ties between China and the Taliban and take steps to address this support in order to protect US national security interests.

Current Status of Bill HR 4765

Bill HR 4765 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4765 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023.  Bill HR 4765's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267. as of December 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4765

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4765

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4765

Exposing China’s Support for the Taliban Act
Exposing China’s Support for the Taliban Act
Exposing China’s Support for the Taliban Act
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes.

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