Bill · S. 3405· Senate(119-S-3405)
PRC Financial Intermediary Review Act
- Introduced
- 12/9/2025
- Last activity
- 12/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- David McCormick
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "PRC Financial Intermediary Review Act," directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to perform a specific study. The study focuses on the transparency and cooperation of certain financial entities. Specifically, it targets brokers and dealers that are members of a national securities association and registered with the SEC, as well as investment advisers registered with the SEC. These entities must be controlled by or organized under the laws of the People's Republic of China. The SEC is required to submit a report of its findings to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+2
The study on transparency of China-controlled financial entities may help protect consumers from opaque financial practices.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The requirement for the SEC to report findings to Congress increases transparency regarding the oversight of foreign-controlled financial entities.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?+1
Increased transparency in financial intermediaries may benefit high net worth individuals by reducing information asymmetry.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires a study on the transparency of brokers, dealers, and investment advisers controlled by or organized under the laws of the People's Republic of China (Section 2, Paragraph 1). This could provide clarity regarding how these entities operate.
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Regulatory Oversight: By mandating a report to Congress (Section 2, Paragraph 2), the bill ensures that lawmakers receive information regarding the cooperation and transparency of these specific financial intermediaries.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 12/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania