The Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act establishes Congress's position that the United States must be prepared to immediately impose sanctions on Chinese military and civilian entities if China takes aggressive actions against Taiwan, including attempts to overthrow Taiwan's government, occupy its territory, conduct naval blockades, seize islands, or launch major cyber or physical attacks. The bill reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its longstanding "One China" policy while emphasizing that Taiwan's future should be determined peacefully without Chinese coercion. The legislation clarifies that it does not change existing U.S. policy toward China and Taiwan, which is based on the Taiwan Relations Act, joint communiques with China, and Six Assurances. Importantly, the bill does not automatically trigger any sanctions—any economic penalties would still require separate authorization under existing federal law or new congressional legislation.
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