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119-hr-10736119th Congress

Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act

Sponsored By: Representative Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Introduced

Summary

Blocks federal agencies from buying computers and printers from companies tied to the People's Republic of China. It would bar federal entities from acquiring those devices from manufacturers, bidders, offerors, or subcontractors identified as covered Chinese entities, while allowing a presidential waiver on national security grounds.

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  • Federal agencies would be prohibited from acquiring any computer or printer made by a covered Chinese entity for contracts entered into, renewed, or extended after enactment. A presidential waiver is available if the President certifies the purchase is contrary to U.S. national security.
  • Manufacturers and vendors identified as covered Chinese entities, including parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and subcontractors, would be excluded from selling covered computers and printers to the federal government.
  • The bill defines "computer" to include high-speed data processing devices and related storage or communications, and defines "printer" to include many desktop and multifunction devices while excluding small specialized devices like receipt printers and label makers.
  • The Secretary of Defense, consulting with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the FBI, would determine which firms qualify as covered Chinese entities.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Limits on federal computer and printer buys

If enacted, the bill would bar federal agencies from acquiring any computer or printer when the maker, bidder, or seller is identified as connected to the Government of the People’s Republic of China. The Defense Secretary, with advice from the Director of National Intelligence or the FBI, would decide which companies are "covered Chinese entities." The bill would define covered computers and printers (including household and multifunction printers) and exclude items like receipt printers, label makers, and handheld calculators. The rule would apply to contracts entered into, renewed, or extended after enactment. The President could waive the ban by certifying to Congress that enforcing it would be contrary to U.S. national security. The bill would treat a "manufacturer" to include parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors, and those who direct or help make the end item.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

MN • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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