Securing our Border Act

House Bill

H.R. 4765

119th Congress

Securing our Border Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 25, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephen F. Lynch

Representative

Democratic

MA-8

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Summary

The 'Exposing China's Support for the Taliban Act' would require the Department of the Treasury to investigate and report on any financial activities or support from China and Chinese entities to the Taliban in Afghanistan. This aims to shed light on China's role in funding the Taliban and any illicit financial networks that may exist.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267.

SponsorStephen F. Lynch (D-MA)

Introduced7/25/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security,

ChamberHouse

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Securing our Border Act

The 'Exposing China's Support for the Taliban Act' would require the Department of the Treasury to investigate and report on any financial activities or support from China and Chinese entities to the Taliban in Afghanistan. This aims to shed light on China's r

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The 'Exposing China's Support for the Taliban Act' would require the Department of the Treasury to investigate and report on any financial activities or support from China and Chinese entities to the Taliban in Afghanistan. This aims to shed light on China's role in funding the Taliban and any illicit financial networks that may exist.

Bill Number: 4765
Sponsor: Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA)
Introduced: 7/25/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security,
Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector

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Fact Sheet

Title: Securing our Border Act
Bill Number: 4765
Sponsor: Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security,
Introduced: 7/25/2025
Summary: The 'Exposing China's Support for the Taliban Act' would require the Department of the Treasury to investigate and report on any financial activities or support from China and Chinese entities to the Taliban in Afghanistan. This aims to shed light on China's role in funding the Taliban and any illic

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The 'Exposing China's Support for the Taliban Act' would require the Department of the Treasury to investigate and report on any financial activities or support from China and Chinese entities to the Taliban in Afghanistan. This aims to shed light on China's role in funding the Taliban and any illicit financial networks that may exist.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Exposing China’s Support for the Taliban ActThis bill requires the Department of the Treasury to report on the financial activities of China and Chinese entities in connection with the finances of Afghanistan and the Taliban, including activities to support illicit financial networks.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would mandate a report from the Treasury Department on China and Chinese entities' financial ties to the Taliban in Afghanistan.
The report would cover any activities by China to support the Taliban's finances or illicit financial networks.
The goal is to expose and increase transparency around China's potential financial support for the Taliban.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill could shed light on China's financial relationship with the Taliban and any efforts by China to undermine US interests in the region through illicit funding. It would affect the US government's understanding of China's role in Afghanistan and could inform future policymaking, but the direct real-world impact on average Americans would likely be limited.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Subjects

Afghanistan

Asia

China

Foreign and international corporations

Government studies and investigations

Middle East

Terrorism

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4765, 119th Congress (2025). "Securing our Border Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4765

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