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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 18, 2021
Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act
This bill limits the investments of funds under the Thrift Savings Plan. Specifically, it prohibits funds, including funds that are accessible through a mutual fund window, from investing in any entity that is based in China or any subsidiary of such an entity.
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Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] · R–AL
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
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