Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1368

Introduced

3/3/23

Refer

3/3/23

Caption

Deter PRC Support to the Russian War Effort Act

Impact

If enacted, the bill would empower the President to enforce a range of sanctions, including property blocking, financial transaction prohibitions, and barring the entry of certain individuals into the U.S. These measures are intended to deter Chinese entities from engaging in practices that undermine U.S. and allied efforts to penalize Russia for its aggression. The legislation reflects a growing concern within the U.S. government regarding the entwined interests of China and Russia and their implications for global security and international law.

Summary

House Bill 1368, titled the 'Deter PRC Support to the Russian War Effort Act', was introduced with the goal of imposing sanctions on the People's Republic of China (PRC) in relation to its support for Russia during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The bill specifies sanctions against individuals and entities within China that are found to be providing material support or facilitating evasion of existing United States sanctions against Russia. This action is largely viewed as a response to China's increasing relationship with Russia, particularly in light of last year's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces.

Contention

However, the bill faces potential contention, particularly related to its enforcement and the diplomatic implications of increased sanctions on China. Critics of the bill may argue that it could escalate tensions further, complicating U.S.-China relations at a time when collaborative diplomatic efforts are essential. Additionally, there might be concerns from businesses regarding the negative impact of such sanctions on trade and investment opportunities with China, as the U.S. continues to navigate its foreign policy with both assertiveness and caution.

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