What does SHORT TITLE. of PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2025'.

What does PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OF CERTAIN SECURITIES FROM COVERED of PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits United States persons from purchasing, selling, or holding certain securities issued by covered entities. A 'covered entity' is defined as including entities on various lists maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the Department of Defense, and the Bureau of Industry and Security, related to designated nations, Chinese military-industrial complex companies, and entities involved in forced labor. The President is required to compile and maintain a single list of covered entities, including unique identification numbers where possible, and make it publicly available. United States persons must divest of securities identified as belonging to covered entities within 180 days of identification, with an initial 90-day period for the President to compile the list. Violations of this Act are subject to civil and criminal penalties, including fines up to $250,000 or twice the transaction amount, and potential imprisonment of up to 20 years for willful violations.

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PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to prohibit the purchase of certain securities from covered entities. The bill's stated purpose is 'to prohibit the purchase of certain securities from covered entities, and for other purposes.'

Last updated: 6/12/2025 · Introduced: 6/12/2025

Author: Pete Ricketts (R-NE)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits U.S. individuals and entities from purchasing, selling, or holding securities from entities linked to the Chinese military-industrial complex, forced labor, or designated nations.
The President must create and publish a public list of 'covered entities' subject to these restrictions, requiring U.S. persons to divest within 180 days of identification.
Violations of the Act can result in civil fines up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to 20 years for willful offenses.

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