Bill · S. 4581· Senate(119-S-4581)
CCP Sanctions Shot Clock Act
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "CCP Sanctions Shot Clock Act," seeks to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. It focuses on the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List. The legislation requires the Secretary of the Treasury to update this specific list. This update must occur no later than one year after the President submits a specific report. The goal is to ensure certain foreign persons are added to the list if they qualify.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill mandates the publication of updated lists in the Federal Register to ensure public notice.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+1
The bill increases transparency regarding which foreign entities are subject to specific sanctions lists.
Does this tighten control of the border?+1
Strengthening sanctions against the Chinese military-industrial complex can be viewed as a measure to bolster national security interests.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-1
Mandatory sanctions against Chinese entities may increase diplomatic tension with China.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Mandatory List Updates: The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to add qualifying foreign persons to the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List within one year of a Presidential report (Section 2). This ensures that the list is updated based on qualifying information provided in that report.
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Public Transparency: If a foreign person is added to the list, the Secretary must publish a newly revised list in the Federal Register (Section 2). This provides public notice regarding changes to the list.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Inclusion of Foreign Persons: The bill mandates that any foreign person indicated in the President's report as qualifying for inclusion must be added to the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List (Section 2). This change applies to any qualifying foreign person not already on the list.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1Improves International Alliances-1
- 5/20/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate