H.R. 1531 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act
H.R. 1531 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act, has passed the house — introduced on Feb 24, 2025, sponsored by Frank D. Lucas with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act or the PROTECT Taiwan Act This bill requires certain federal entities to seek to exclude China from six international financial organizations if the President informs Congress that China's actions threaten Taiwan and pose a danger to U.S. interests. Specifically, the bill establishes that it is U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
PROTECT Taiwan Act
Sponsor
Frank D. Lucas (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 9, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Feb 11, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 9, 2026 · Passed395–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- PROTECT Taiwan ActHouse · Feb 9, 2026
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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