China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Dec 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
What this bill does
The China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2023 would establish controls on the export of certain technology and intellectual property from the United States to China. This includes items that could significantly aid China's military, are part of products identified by the U.S. Trade Representative, or are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties. The President would be required to control these exports and to impose sanctions on foreign individuals or entities that knowingly sell to or buy from China such covered items. Additionally, Chinese individuals or entities knowingly using these items in violation of U.S. law would also face sanctions.
The bill also directs the U.S. Trade Representative to identify specific products from China that receive government support, particularly those related to China's "Made in China 2025" industrial policy, or that are used for human rights violations. This list would include products in industries like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and civil aircraft.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 13, 2023, and has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Ways and Means. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage.
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Official summary
China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2023
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
17 Dec 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2594 do?
- The China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2023 would establish controls on the export of certain technology and intellectual property from the United States to China. This includes items that could significantly aid China's military, are part of products identified by the U.S. Trade Representative, or are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties. The President would be required to control these exports and to impose sanctions on foreign individuals or entities that knowingly sell to or buy from China such covered items. Additionally, Chinese individuals or entities knowingly using these items in violation of U.S. law would also face sanctions. The bill also directs the U.S. Trade Representative to identify specific products from China that receive government support, particularly those related to China's "Made in China 2025" industrial policy, or that are used for human rights violations. This list would include products in industries like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and civil aircraft. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 13, 2023, and has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Ways and Means. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage.
- Has H.R. 2594 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2594. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2594?
- H.R. 2594 was sponsored by Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] (R-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2594?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (17 Dec 2024).
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