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US SB2960
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a PRC Sanctions Task Force within 180 days, led by the State Department Coordinator for Sanctions and Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control Director, to identify military and non-military entities for potential sanctions in response to PRC aggression against Taiwan
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Defines triggering actions as PRC attempts to overthrow Taiwan's government, occupy Taiwan's territory, conduct naval blockades, seize outlying islands, or perpetrate significant physical or cyber attacks against Taiwan
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Requires the Task Force to brief Congress within 180 days on sanctions strategy, including analysis of economic consequences to the U.S. and allies, mitigation measures, and coordination with international partners
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Mandates annual classified reports to Congress on identified entities, new authorities needed, economic impacts, and resource gaps at State, Treasury, and Commerce departments
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Explicitly preserves the U.S. "One China" policy guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, three Joint Communiqués, and Six Assurances, and clarifies that no sanctions identified by the Task Force are self-executing without separate congressional authorization
Legislative Description
Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act
International affairs
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
10/30/2025