HR 1549
China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Treasury Department to conduct a comprehensive study and report on the potential risks posed by China’s financial sector to the United States and the global economy. The report will assess the impact of Chinese financial risks, evaluate the reliability of Chinese economic data, and recommend steps to strengthen international cooperation to mitigate these risks and protect U.S. interests. It also mandates the publication of the report on the Treasury Department’s website.
Key provisions
- Requires the Treasury Secretary to conduct a study of U.S. exposure to China’s financial sector.
- Directs the study to assess the impact of Chinese financial risks on the U.S. and global financial systems.
- Mandates an evaluation of the transparency and reliability of Chinese economic data.
- Calls for recommendations to strengthen international cooperation to mitigate financial risks.
- Specifies a one-year timeframe for completing and publishing the report.
- Requires consultation with several federal agencies and the State Department.
- Allows for a classified annex to the report.
Who is affected
- Department of the Treasury
- Federal Reserve System
- Securities and Exchange Commission
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- State Department
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal process for assessing and reporting on financial risks associated with China’s financial sector.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 1549
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025
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Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Secretary of State, shall conduct a study and issue a report on the exposure of the United States to the financial sector of the People’s Republic of China that includes—
recommendations for additional actions the United States Government, including United States representatives at relevant international organizations, should take to strengthen international cooperation to monitor and mitigate such financial stability risks and protect United States interests.
The Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit the report required under subsection (a) not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act to the Committees on Financial Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and Foreign Relations of the Senate, and to the United States representatives at relevant international organizations, as appropriate.
The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified, but may contain a classified annex.
The Secretary of the Treasury shall publish the report required under subsection (a) (other than any classified annex) on the website of the Department of the Treasury not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act.