To designate the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as a transnational organized crime group.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-12

The proposal would officially label China's ruling Communist Party as a transnational organized crime group under U.S. law, similar to designations given to criminal syndicates and drug trafficking organizations. This designation could potentially trigger various legal consequences and enforcement actions against the party and its affiliated entities, though the practical effects would depend on how existing laws define and apply to such designations. The measure affects U.S. foreign policy toward China and could impact diplomatic relations, business dealings, and how American law enforcement agencies interact with Chinese government entities.