# 119-hr-10736: Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act

119-hr-10736, Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN); status introduced (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10736
- Congress: 119
- Title: Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-17

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Limits on federal computer and printer buys: benefit, low. 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 de…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-10736 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10736)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10736 (as of 2026-10-17).