No Alipay Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced
Summary
Prohibits all Alipay transactions for U.S. persons. This bill would bar the use of any Alipay application or payment processing service by U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, entities organized under U.S. law including foreign branches, or individuals physically present in the United States. It defines a "financial transaction" to include wire transfers, monetary instruments, and transactions that use a financial institution affecting interstate or foreign commerce.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Ban on Alipay for U.S. users
If enacted, you could not use the Alipay app or its payment services to send or receive money. This would apply to U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, entities organized under U.S. law (including their foreign branches), and anyone physically present in the United States. The ban would cover transactions that move funds across states or countries or use a financial institution that affects interstate or foreign commerce. People who rely on Alipay would need to switch to another payment service.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
TN • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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