Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 May 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
What this bill does
The Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2023 would prohibit certain scientific research or technical exchanges between U.S. entities and specific Chinese organizations. These prohibited exchanges would involve technologies that China’s Communist Party has identified as priorities for its military-civil fusion strategy, such as quantum computing, semiconductors, and aerospace technology. The bill defines "Chinese entities of concern" broadly to include universities and companies with connections to China's military.
The prohibition would apply to U.S. federal agencies involved in research, universities and private research institutes receiving federal funding, and U.S. companies that receive federal financial assistance. These entities would be barred from engaging in the specified research or technical exchanges with the designated Chinese organizations. The bill also mandates that the Department of Defense create and update a public website listing these restricted research areas and, if possible, the Chinese entities of concern.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 28, 2023, and has been referred to multiple committees, including Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and others. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress or signed into law. If enacted, it would establish reporting requirements for covered entities and outlines enforcement mechanisms, including the potential preclusion from receiving federal financial assistance for violations.
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Official summary
Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2023
This bill prohibits certain types of scientific research or technical exchange between specified U.S. and Chinese entities. The bill's prohibition concerns research or exchange that could develop technologies identified by the Chinese Communist Party as priorities for its strategy to mobilize non-military resources and expertise for military application. Examples of such technologies include quantum computing, lasers, robotics, semiconductors, and aerospace technology.
The bill prohibits such research or exchange if it is conducted between (1) federal agencies that engage in research or provide funding for research, institutions of higher education or private research institutes that receive federal financial assistance, or companies headquartered in the United States that receive federal financial assistance; and (2) certain Chinese entities with connections to China's military, such as universities that receive funding from China's military or that host military laboratories.
The bill also requires the Department of Defense to establish and periodically update a website that includes a list of specific areas of research and exchange subject to this prohibition.
Timeline
5 May 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2993 do?
- The Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2023 would prohibit certain scientific research or technical exchanges between U.S. entities and specific Chinese organizations. These prohibited exchanges would involve technologies that China’s Communist Party has identified as priorities for its military-civil fusion strategy, such as quantum computing, semiconductors, and aerospace technology. The bill defines "Chinese entities of concern" broadly to include universities and companies with connections to China's military. The prohibition would apply to U.S. federal agencies involved in research, universities and private research institutes receiving federal funding, and U.S. companies that receive federal financial assistance. These entities would be barred from engaging in the specified research or technical exchanges with the designated Chinese organizations. The bill also mandates that the Department of Defense create and update a public website listing these restricted research areas and, if possible, the Chinese entities of concern. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 28, 2023, and has been referred to multiple committees, including Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and others. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress or signed into law. If enacted, it would establish reporting requirements for covered entities and outlines enforcement mechanisms, including the potential preclusion from receiving federal financial assistance for violations.
- Has H.R. 2993 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2993. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2993?
- H.R. 2993 was sponsored by Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3] (R-IN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2993?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (5 May 2023).
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