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PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2024
4/16/2024, 1:15 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7759
Bill 118 hr 7759, also known as the PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that are involved in the People's Republic of China's (PRC) military activities and human rights abuses.
The bill specifically targets individuals and entities that are involved in the development, production, or deployment of weapons by the PRC military, as well as those who are responsible for human rights violations in China. These sanctions include restrictions on travel to the United States, freezing of assets, and prohibitions on financial transactions.
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing the individuals and entities that have been sanctioned under this legislation. The report must also include information on the impact of these sanctions on the PRC's military and human rights activities. Overall, the PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2024 aims to hold individuals and entities accountable for their involvement in the PRC's military and human rights abuses, and to deter future violations through targeted sanctions.
The bill specifically targets individuals and entities that are involved in the development, production, or deployment of weapons by the PRC military, as well as those who are responsible for human rights violations in China. These sanctions include restrictions on travel to the United States, freezing of assets, and prohibitions on financial transactions.
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing the individuals and entities that have been sanctioned under this legislation. The report must also include information on the impact of these sanctions on the PRC's military and human rights activities. Overall, the PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2024 aims to hold individuals and entities accountable for their involvement in the PRC's military and human rights abuses, and to deter future violations through targeted sanctions.
Congressional Summary of HR 7759
PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2024
This bill prohibits U.S. persons from investing in securities issued by certain sanctioned and otherwise restricted entities, including Chinese military companies and Chinese entities sanctioned for human rights abuses or corruption.
The bill establishes divestment deadlines and criminal and civil penalties for violations of the bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7759
Bill HR 7759 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 20, 2024. Bill HR 7759 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 20, 2024. Bill HR 7759's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of March 20, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7759
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7759
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7759
PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2024
PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2024
To prohibit the purchase of certain securities from covered entities, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7759
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