To impose sanctions with respect to the People's Republic of China in relation to activities in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill imposes short title This Act may be cited as the South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act of 2023, creates sanctions with respect to Chinese persons responsible for China’s activities in the South China Sea and the East China Sea On and after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and requires report on countries that recognize Chinese sovereignty over the South China Sea or the East China Sea. It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, trade restrictions, and definition changes. The main policy areas are Foreign Businesses, Foreign Policy, Environment, and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Imposes short title This Act may be cited as the South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act of 2023.
- Creates sanctions with respect to Chinese persons responsible for China’s activities in the South China Sea and the East China Sea On and after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act...
- Requires report on countries that recognize Chinese sovereignty over the South China Sea or the East China Sea.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill imposes short title This Act may be cited as the South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act of 2023, creates sanctions with respect to Chinese persons responsible for China’s activities in the South China Sea and the East China Sea On and after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and requires report on countries that recognize Chinese sovereignty over the South China Sea or the East China Sea.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Businesses, Foreign Policy, Environment, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill imposes short title This Act may be cited as the South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act of 2023, creates sanctions with respect to Chinese persons responsible for China’s activities in the South China Sea and the East China Sea On and after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and requires report on countries that recognize Chinese sovereignty over the South China Sea or the East China Sea.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Cardin) introduced the following …
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