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Proposed 'Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act'

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6531

June 24, 2026

Foreign Policy Taiwan China Sanctions National Security Defense

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment, if enacted, would mandate that the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury create a formal framework for imposing economic on Chinese entities involved in actions against Taiwan, potentially impacting global financial markets and international trade relations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of State

The agency is mandated to establish the PRC Sanctions Task Force and coordinate with other agencies.

Department of the Treasury

The agency is mandated to establish the PRC Sanctions Task Force and coordinate with other agencies.

PRC-based entities

These entities are the potential targets for future sanctions identified by the task force.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senator Risch has introduced an amendment to the annual defense authorization bill that would establish a task force to identify potential economic against Chinese entities in the event of aggression toward Taiwan. The proposal requires the government to develop a strategy for coordinating these sanctions with international allies and to report regularly to Congress on potential economic impacts.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What would this amendment actually do?

It would force the U.S. government to create a specific plan and task force to prepare for potential economic against China if they take aggressive actions against Taiwan.

Does this amendment immediately impose sanctions?

No. It mandates the creation of a task force to identify potential targets and develop a strategy for future , rather than enacting them immediately.

Who is responsible for this task force?

The Coordinator for of the Department of State and the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence.

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Formalization of Taiwan Deterrence

The amendment moves from general policy statements to a mandated, structured inter-agency task force process for economic deterrence.

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Connected Entities

organizationPRC Sanctions Task Force“The new body to be created by this amendment.”Map →

locationTaiwan“The focus of the proposed deterrence strategy.”Map →

organizationDirector of National Intelligence“Required to coordinate with the task force.”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Treasury“Responsible for establishing the task force.”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“Responsible for establishing the task force.”Map →

personMr. Risch“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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