H.R. 5614 · 117th Congress

To amend the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 to establish restrictions relating to the People's Republic of China with respect to the provision of support under title II of that Act.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2021-10-19
Latest action
2021-10-19 · Introduced in House

Summary

This bill prohibits the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation from engaging in certain activities involving a covered Chinese entity (i.e., an entity subject to the jurisdiction or control of China's government).

Specifically, the corporation may not accept funds (or goods or services) provided by China's government or a covered Chinese entity. Also, the corporation may not provide support to any individual who advises, is on the board of, or has influence with a covered Chinese entity or specified entities, including the Chinese Development Bank.

An entity receiving support from the corporation must certify that it will abide by these restrictions.