119 HR 9028 IH: PRC Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers Moratorium Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9028IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 26, 2026Mr. Lawler (for himself and Mr. Gottheimer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial ServicesA BILLTo amend the securities laws to prohibit brokers, dealers, and investment advisers with certain connections to the People’s Republic of China from registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.
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Short title
This Act may be cited as the PRC Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers Moratorium Act.
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Prohibitions
(a)
Broker or dealer registration
(1)
In general
Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o) is amended by adding at the end the following: (p)
Prohibition on registration as a broker or dealer related to Chinese ownership
(1)
Control defined
In this subsection, the term control means beneficially owning, either directly or through 1 or more companies, more than 15 percent of the voting securities of an entity. (2)
Prohibition
A broker or dealer shall be prohibited from being registered as a broker or dealer under subsection (b) if— (A)the broker or dealer is an entity organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China; (B)the broker or dealer is controlled by an entity organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China; (C)the broker or dealer is controlled by a national of the People’s Republic of China who resides in the People’s Republic of China; or (D)there is an associated person of the broker or dealer organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China that provides the broker or dealer with services, related to— (i)platform infrastructure; (ii)network services; or (iii)software or product development, maintenance, or support.. (2)
Termination
On the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o) is amended by striking subsection (p), as added by paragraph (1) of this subsection. (b)
Investment adviser registration
(1)
In general
Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b–3) is amended by adding at the end the following: (o)
Prohibition on registration as an investment adviser related to Chinese ownership
(1)
Control defined
In this subsection, the term control means beneficially owning, either directly or through 1 or more companies, more than 15 percent of the voting securities of an entity. (2)
Prohibition
A person may not be registered as an investment adviser if— (A)the person is an entity organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China; (B)the person is controlled by an entity organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China; (C)the person is controlled by a national of the People’s Republic of China who resides in the People’s Republic of China; or (D)an affiliate of the person is organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China that provides the person with services, including— (i)software development or support; (ii)product development; or (iii)customer service. . (2)
Termination
On the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b–3) is amended by striking subsection (o), as added by paragraph (1) of this subsection.