What is the current status of S 2960?

S 2960 is currently: In Senate.

Who sponsored S 2960?

S 2960 was sponsored by Jim Risch (R), Sen.

IntroducedOctober 1, 2025

In Senate11 months ago

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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Why This Matters

This bill develops economic tools to deter China's aggressive actions against Taiwan by allowing the U.S. to impose sanctions.

If you support Taiwan's independence, this bill enables the U.S. to impose sanctions on China for threats against Taiwan.

Who this affects

government of Taiwan · Chinese businesses

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill allows the U.S. to impose immediate economic sanctions on China if it threatens Taiwan.
2It targets both military and non-military Chinese entities involved in aggressive actions against Taiwan.
3The U.S. will create a task force to identify which Chinese entities should face sanctions.
4The bill requires a strategy to assess existing sanctions and propose new ones if necessary.
5It emphasizes the need for quick action to protect Taiwan's sovereignty from Chinese aggression.

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