Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act

House Bill

H.R. 3597

119th Congress

Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 7, 2025

Primary Sponsor

George Santos

R - NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would require the President to impose sanctions on China. In other words, it would force the U.S. government to take economic and diplomatic actions against China, such as restricting trade or cutting off access to the U.S. financial system.

Latest Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2953-2955)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the President to impose sanctions on China. In other words, it would force the U.S. government to take economic and diplomatic actions against China, such as restricting trade or cutting off access to the U.S. financial system.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill mandates that the President impose sanctions on China, with no exceptions or flexibility.
The sanctions would likely target Chinese companies, industries, and government officials, disrupting economic ties between the U.S. and China.
The goal appears to be putting pressure on China, though the specific reasons or intended outcomes are not clearly stated in the bill text.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would significantly escalate tensions between the U.S. and China, with potentially far-reaching consequences for businesses, workers, and consumers in both countries who rely on the U.S.-China economic relationship. It could also strain diplomatic relations and international cooperation on issues like climate change and global health.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3597, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3597