introduced the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act to put Beijing on notice and ensure the United States has a coordinated sanctions strategy ready should the Chinese Communist Party move to take physical or political control of Taiwan. The legislation establishes an interagency task force, or “Tiger Team,” to evaluate existing and new sanctions authorities and other economic measures, identify PRC targets of such sanctions, and improve allied economic coordination to deter aggression against Taiwan.
Create a coordinated U.S. sanctions strategy, including an interagency task force, to deter Chinese aggression against Taiwan and prepare economic responses in advance.
Occurrences
Rep. Young Kim Leads Bill to Deter CCP Aggression Against Taiwan
Evidence
Congresswoman Young Kim said she introduced the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act to ensure the United States has a coordinated sanctions strategy ready if China moves against Taiwan. The release says the legislation would establish an interagency task force, or 'Tiger Team,' to evaluate sanctions authorities, identify PRC targets, and improve allied economic coordination.
The bill text requires the Coordinator for Sanctions at State and OFAC at Treasury, with DNI and other agencies, to establish an interagency task force within 180 days after enactment to identify military and non-military entities subject to sanctions if the PRC takes action to gain control of Taiwan. It also directs the task force to brief Congress on sanctions strategy, mitigation measures, allied coordination, and resource gaps.
Assessments
Young Kim introduced the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act in the same federal House term, and the bill directly matches the promise by proposing a coordinated sanctions strategy, an interagency task force, advance target identification, congressional briefings, and allied economic coordination. However, the evidence shows it remained proposed legislation with no enactment and no created task force or implemented sanctions planning framework. Because she made a serious legislative attempt but the promised outcome was not delivered, this is best classified as not fulfilled with an effort badge.