# 116-hr-8800: American Financial Markets Integrity and Security Act

116-hr-8800, American Financial Markets Integrity and Security Act, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8] (R-WI); status Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, Armed Services, Education and Labor, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Oversight and Reform, 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. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-8800
- Congress: 116
- Title: American Financial Markets Integrity and Security Act
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, Armed Services, Education and Labor, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Oversight and Reform, 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.
- Introduced: 2020-11-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8] (R-WI)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

American Financial Markets Integrity and Security Act This bill generally prohibits investments in certain Chinese military companies and entities reasonably believed to be involved in activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. These entities may not sell securities to U.S. markets. Investment companies, insurance companies, and retirement plans are prohibited from investing in these entities. The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds to enter into or renew a contract with these entities. Furthermore, the Department of Commerce and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence—in addition to the Department of Defense as under current law—are allowed to add entities to the list of Chinese military companies.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] (R-UT), 2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 116-hr-12: CTF Act
- 116-hr-7278: JUSTICE Act
- 116-hr-5046: Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act
- 116-hr-4692: Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2019
- 116-hr-4305: PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
- 116-hr-3495: Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act

## Sources
- [116-hr-8800 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8800)

## Related
- [116-hr-12: CTF Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-12)
- [116-hr-7278: JUSTICE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7278)
- [116-hr-5046: Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-5046)
- [116-hr-4692: Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2019](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-4692)
- [116-hr-4305: PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-4305)
- [116-hr-3495: Improve Well-Being for Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-3495)
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