Chairman Moolenaar Introduces “No Limits Act” to Sanction PRC Military Firms Aiding Russia

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman John Moolenaar, alongside Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), introduced legislation aimed at penalizing Chinese entities that provide material support to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and targets dual-use technology, defense cooperation, and financial transactions that directly contribute to Russia’s military aggression.

"The Chinese Communist Party and Russia continue to collaborate in ways that threaten American security and global stability. The NO LIMITS Act strengthens our ability to hold Chinese entities accountable—especially those supporting Russia’s defense industry and technology sectors.  China’s “no limits” embrace of Russia and support for its war in Ukraine does not go unnoticed. This bill requires known PRC military firms operating in Russia to divest within 180 days or face sanctions from the U.S. It also closes loopholes by expanding the Entity List to capture Chinese subsidiaries trying to evade U.S. sanctions. These tools will help disrupt the growing alliance between authoritarian regimes, protect American interests, and benefit the American people," said Chairman Moolenaar.

“China’s support for Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine is a serious threat to global stability and democratic values,” said Rep. Panetta. “This bipartisan legislation provides the tools necessary to hold Chinese Communist Party entities accountable for enabling Russia’s aggression, including through sanctions on those aiding its defense and technology sectors. The United States must take the lead on confronting authoritarian coordination that endangers our allies, our interests, and the future of democracy.”

What This Bill Does: The legislation empowers the U.S. government with a suite of targeted tools to disrupt the growing strategic partnership between the Chinese Communist Party and Vladimir Putin’s regime. Key provisions include:

• A discretionary sanctions authority for PRC entities operating in or providing material support to Russia’s defense industrial base and technology sector;
• A discretionary sanctions authority for PRC entities involved in military modernization or malicious cyber activities;
• Sanctions authority for PRC military companies operating in Russia, requiring them to divest within 180 days or face penalties;
• Sanctions authority for PRC entities involved in overseas arms sales;
• An expanded definition of subsidiaries to ensure the Entity List fully captures affiliates of listed PRC and Russian firms attempting to evade sanctions.

The legislation is part of the Committee’s broader push to counter the CCP’s growing alignment with authoritarian regimes and ensure the United States remains vigilant in defending national security.

You can find the full text HERE.

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