China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Feb 2021): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 1131, the China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2021, would control the export of certain technologies and intellectual property to China. This includes items that could significantly aid China's military to the detriment of U.S. national security, or technology used by China to violate human rights. It would also cover items that are components of products identified by the U.S. Trade Representative as receiving support from the Chinese government or being used for human rights violations.
The bill would require the President to control these exports and to sanction foreign or Chinese individuals or entities that knowingly violate these export controls. The U.S. Trade Representative would also be required to identify specific Chinese products that receive government support or are used for human rights abuses.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2021 and was referred to multiple committees. Its current status is "Introduced." If passed by Congress and signed by the President, it would become law, and regulations would need to be developed and implemented within specified timeframes.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2021
This bill controls exports of certain national interest technology and intellectual property to China.
Specifically, covered technology or intellectual property includes items that (1) would contribute significantly to the Chinese military to the detriment of U.S. national security, (2) are included in a designated list of product components compiled by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), or (3) are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties.
The President must control exports to China of any covered technology or intellectual property. Further, the President must sanction (1) a foreign person who sells to China or purchases from China any covered item, and (2) a Chinese person who knowingly uses a covered item provided to them in violation of U.S. export control law.
In addition to a specified list of industries subject to the bill, the USTR must identify certain products from China that either receive designated support from the Chinese government or are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties.
Timeline
18 Feb 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1131 do?
- H.R. 1131, the China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2021, would control the export of certain technologies and intellectual property to China. This includes items that could significantly aid China's military to the detriment of U.S. national security, or technology used by China to violate human rights. It would also cover items that are components of products identified by the U.S. Trade Representative as receiving support from the Chinese government or being used for human rights violations. The bill would require the President to control these exports and to sanction foreign or Chinese individuals or entities that knowingly violate these export controls. The U.S. Trade Representative would also be required to identify specific Chinese products that receive government support or are used for human rights abuses. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2021 and was referred to multiple committees. Its current status is "Introduced." If passed by Congress and signed by the President, it would become law, and regulations would need to be developed and implemented within specified timeframes.
- Has H.R. 1131 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1131. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1131?
- H.R. 1131 was sponsored by Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] (R-TN), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1131?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. (18 Feb 2021).
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