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PROTECT Taiwan Act

USA119th CongressHR-1531| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (2)
Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
When the President notifies Congress of a threat to Taiwan from the People's Republic of China, the policy is to exclude Chinese representatives from meetings of major global financial organizations such as the G20 , BIS , FSB , Basel Committee , IISA , and IOSCO . The Treasury Secretary , the Federal Reserve Board , and the SEC are directed to enforce this exclusion. A waiver may be granted by the President after a report to the House Financial Services and Senate Banking Committees stating it is in national interest. The act remains in force for five years unless the President declares earlier termination. The policy aims to protect Taiwan ’s security and U.S. interests by limiting Chinese influence in international finance. Exclusion applies to participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the listed organizations. The act includes a sunset clause to ensure it does not persist beyond its intended period.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-803
PROTECT Taiwan Act
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 16, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Sep 16, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 25, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.
Nov 25, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-388, Part I.
Nov 25, 2025
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 9, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2078-2079)
Feb 9, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1531.
Feb 9, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 10, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2082-2083)
Feb 10, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 2 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H2078-2079)
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Feb 10, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-803
    PROTECT Taiwan Act


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 16, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.


  • September 16, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 25, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.


  • November 25, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-388, Part I.


  • November 25, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.


  • February 9, 2026
    Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 9, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2078-2079)


  • February 9, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1531.


  • February 9, 2026
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 10, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2082-2083)


  • February 10, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 2 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H2078-2079)
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  • February 10, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 11, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

AsiaBanking and financial institutions regulationChinaForeign and international bankingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsTaiwan

PROTECT Taiwan Act

USA119th CongressHR-1531| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
When the President notifies Congress of a threat to Taiwan from the People's Republic of China, the policy is to exclude Chinese representatives from meetings of major global financial organizations such as the G20 , BIS , FSB , Basel Committee , IISA , and IOSCO . The Treasury Secretary , the Federal Reserve Board , and the SEC are directed to enforce this exclusion. A waiver may be granted by the President after a report to the House Financial Services and Senate Banking Committees stating it is in national interest. The act remains in force for five years unless the President declares earlier termination. The policy aims to protect Taiwan ’s security and U.S. interests by limiting Chinese influence in international finance. Exclusion applies to participation in meetings, proceedings, and other activities of the listed organizations. The act includes a sunset clause to ensure it does not persist beyond its intended period.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-803
PROTECT Taiwan Act
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 16, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
Sep 16, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 25, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.
Nov 25, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-388, Part I.
Nov 25, 2025
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 9, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2078-2079)
Feb 9, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1531.
Feb 9, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 10, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2082-2083)
Feb 10, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 2 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H2078-2079)
View Vote
Feb 10, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-803
    PROTECT Taiwan Act


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 16, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.


  • September 16, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 25, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 338.


  • November 25, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-388, Part I.


  • November 25, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.


  • February 9, 2026
    Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 9, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2078-2079)


  • February 9, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1531.


  • February 9, 2026
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 10, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2082-2083)


  • February 10, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 2 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H2078-2079)
    View Vote


  • February 10, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 11, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (2)
Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Financial Services Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBanking and financial institutions regulationChinaForeign and international bankingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsTaiwan