China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025
Latest action (7 Feb 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 1122, the China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025, would require the President to control—through export licensing—the export, re-export, or transfer to China of technology or intellectual property deemed important to U.S. national interests. This covers items that could significantly aid China's military, that are components of products on a new list of Chinese state-supported goods, or that China uses to violate human rights or religious liberties. The bill also directs the President to impose financial sanctions, using powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, on foreign persons who knowingly sell such technology to or buy it from China, or on Chinese persons who misuse technology obtained in violation of these controls, though goods imports are excluded and the President may waive sanctions for national security reasons. Separately, it amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the U.S. Trade Representative to annually publish a list of Chinese products tied to the "Made in China 2025" industrial policy or used for human rights abuses, covering sectors like semiconductors, AI, robotics, and biotechnology.
The bill would primarily affect U.S. exporters, foreign companies trading with China, and Chinese individuals or entities involved in prohibited technology transfers. It also directs specific federal agencies—the Departments of State and Commerce, and the U.S. Trade Representative—to issue reports, regulations, and product lists within set deadlines (90, 120, and 180 days after enactment).
The bill was introduced in the House on February 7, 2025, by Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee and referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Ways and Means. It has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President before becoming law.
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Official summary
China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025
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 Office of 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.
The USTR must compile a list of certain products from China that that are subject to the bill because they either receive designated support from the Chinese government or are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties. The bill requires the USTR to include products from certain industries (e.g., civil aircraft, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and biotechnology) on the list.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1122 do?
- H.R. 1122, the China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025, would require the President to control—through export licensing—the export, re-export, or transfer to China of technology or intellectual property deemed important to U.S. national interests. This covers items that could significantly aid China's military, that are components of products on a new list of Chinese state-supported goods, or that China uses to violate human rights or religious liberties. The bill also directs the President to impose financial sanctions, using powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, on foreign persons who knowingly sell such technology to or buy it from China, or on Chinese persons who misuse technology obtained in violation of these controls, though goods imports are excluded and the President may waive sanctions for national security reasons. Separately, it amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the U.S. Trade Representative to annually publish a list of Chinese products tied to the "Made in China 2025" industrial policy or used for human rights abuses, covering sectors like semiconductors, AI, robotics, and biotechnology. The bill would primarily affect U.S. exporters, foreign companies trading with China, and Chinese individuals or entities involved in prohibited technology transfers. It also directs specific federal agencies—the Departments of State and Commerce, and the U.S. Trade Representative—to issue reports, regulations, and product lists within set deadlines (90, 120, and 180 days after enactment). The bill was introduced in the House on February 7, 2025, by Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee and referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Ways and Means. It has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 1122 become law?
- Not yet. As of 7 Feb 2025, H.R. 1122 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1122?
- H.R. 1122 was sponsored by Rep. Mark E. Green [R-TN7, 2019-2025] (Republican-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1122?
- Introduced (7 Feb 2025).
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