Restricting China's Access to US Capital Markets for Non-Compliance with Law
This bill aims to protect US financial markets by conditionally restricting the Chinese government and its controlled entities from accessing US exchanges and capital markets. If the Treasury Secretary determines that China is non-compliant with international financial, trade, and sovereign debt laws, US financial institutions (banks, exchanges, brokers) must stop accepting new investments from them. While primarily focused on international relations, the goal is to enhance market stability and transparency, indirectly safeguarding American citizens' investments and savings from risks associated with unfair foreign practices.
Key points
Investment Ban: US exchanges, banks, and brokers must stop accepting new investments from the Chinese government and its controlled companies if China violates specified international financial laws.
Compliance Requirements: Restrictions will be imposed if China fails to comply with international norms regarding sovereign debt, capital market transparency, and prohibitions on discriminatory payments and selective default.
Market Protection: The objective is to increase the security and transparency of US capital markets by excluding entities that do not adhere to global financial standards.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3945
Sponsor: Sen. Vance, J. D. [R-OH]
Process start date: 2024-03-14