No CCP Consultants Act
Latest action (1 Nov 2023): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 6146, the "No CCP Consultants Act," would bar the Department of State from entering into, renewing, or extending contracts or grants with consulting firms that have worked for certain foreign governments or entities—termed "covered entities"—within the prior year. Covered entities include the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, Chinese military and intelligence agencies, entities on various U.S. sanctions and export-control lists, the Russian government, and governments designated as state sponsors of terrorism. Companies bidding on State Department consulting contracts would have to disclose any recent work or funding from such entities. Firms found to have failed to disclose this information would have their contracts terminated and face debarment from federal contracting for up to five years. Companies could regain eligibility by certifying they have ended relationships with covered entities.
The bill primarily affects consulting firms seeking State Department contracts, particularly those with past or ongoing business ties to foreign governments identified as national security concerns. It also directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with several other federal agencies, to issue implementing guidance and revise State Department acquisition regulations within one year of enactment.
The bill was introduced on November 1, 2023, by Rep. Mark Green and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It has not received a committee vote or further action and would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced on November 1, 2023, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6146 do?
- H.R. 6146, the "No CCP Consultants Act," would bar the Department of State from entering into, renewing, or extending contracts or grants with consulting firms that have worked for certain foreign governments or entities—termed "covered entities"—within the prior year. Covered entities include the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, Chinese military and intelligence agencies, entities on various U.S. sanctions and export-control lists, the Russian government, and governments designated as state sponsors of terrorism. Companies bidding on State Department consulting contracts would have to disclose any recent work or funding from such entities. Firms found to have failed to disclose this information would have their contracts terminated and face debarment from federal contracting for up to five years. Companies could regain eligibility by certifying they have ended relationships with covered entities. The bill primarily affects consulting firms seeking State Department contracts, particularly those with past or ongoing business ties to foreign governments identified as national security concerns. It also directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with several other federal agencies, to issue implementing guidance and revise State Department acquisition regulations within one year of enactment. The bill was introduced on November 1, 2023, by Rep. Mark Green and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It has not received a committee vote or further action and would need to pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 6146 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Nov 2023, H.R. 6146 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6146?
- H.R. 6146 was sponsored by Rep. Mark E. Green [R-TN7, 2019-2025] (Republican-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6146?
- Introduced (1 Nov 2023).
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