Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)
Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025," requires a specific intelligence report regarding transactions between the People's Republic of China and Iran. The Director of National Intelligence must analyze Iranian oil purchases by China and financial transactions related to Iran's ballistic missile program. This report must include assessments of the use of shell companies and transshipment points to avoid sanctions. Following the report, the Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with determining if China is engaging in sanctionable activities. This determination must be reported back to Congress within six months of the initial report's submission.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires specific intelligence reports to be submitted to congressional committees for oversight.
- Scored +1
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill enhances intelligence gathering on transactions that may support foreign missile programs.
- Scored +1
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
By monitoring sanction evasion, the bill supports the integrity of international sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency on Sanction Evasion: The bill requires an assessment of how the People's Republic of China uses shell companies and transshipment points to avoid sanctions (Section 2(b)(1)). This could help officials understand how entities are bypassing existing restrictions.
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Monitoring of Missile Technology Support: The report seeks to assess financial transactions related to the transfer of chemical precursors and other materials that may support Iran's ballistic missile program (Section 2(b)(2)). This could provide clarity on support for these programs.
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Accountability via Financial Determination: The Secretary of the Treasury must determine if the People's Republic of China is conducting sanctionable activities and report that finding to Congress (Section 3). This ensures a formal follow-up after the intelligence is gathered.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires specific intelligence reports to be submitted to congressional committees for oversight.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill enhances intelligence gathering on transactions that may support foreign missile programs. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — By monitoring sanction evasion, the bill supports the integrity of international sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey