PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2025

This legislation, titled the "PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2025," aims to restrict financial transactions involving specific Chinese entities. It broadly defines "covered entities" to include those on various U.S. government watchlists related to national security, military activities, and human rights concerns. The bill seeks to prevent United States persons from investing in companies deemed to pose a threat or be involved in objectionable practices. The President is required to compile and publicly maintain a comprehensive list of these covered entities within 90 days of the Act's enactment. United States persons are then prohibited from purchasing, selling, or holding publicly traded securities issued by, derivative of, or providing investment exposure to any entity on this list. This includes entities associated with the Chinese military, those sanctioned under Global Magnitsky, or implicated in forced labor, such as under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Furthermore, the bill mandates that United States persons divest any existing prohibited securities within 180 days of an entity being identified. Non-compliance carries substantial penalties, including civil fines up to $250,000 or twice the transaction amount. Willful violations can lead to criminal penalties, such as fines up to $1,000,000 and imprisonment for individuals, underscoring the seriousness of the prohibitions.