To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes.
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Mr. Lynch (for himself and Mr. Nunn of Iowa) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Mandates Treasury Department study Chinas role in enabling Taliban illicit finance, including drug trafficking and money laundering. Examines how Chinese permissiveness supports terrorist funding.
Who Benefits and How
- U.S. counterterrorism gains intelligence on China-Taliban financial ties
- Policy makers receive analysis of strategic threat
- International anti-money laundering efforts informed
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Treasury Department must conduct comprehensive study
- U.S.-China relations may face additional tension
Key Provisions
- Study Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance
- Examines trade-based money laundering schemes
- Reviews Chinese legitimization of Taliban government
- Assesses threats to international financial system
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires Treasury study on Chinese financial support for Taliban illicit finance
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expose Chinese financial support for Taliban and terrorist networks"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
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