Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2025
Latest action (14 May 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 1754, the "Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2025," would restrict scientific and technical collaboration between U.S. research entities and Chinese organizations linked to China's military-civil fusion strategy. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with several other federal agencies, to create and regularly update a public website identifying both a list of sensitive technology fields (such as quantum computing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and aerospace technology) and a list of "Chinese entities of concern," including certain Chinese universities, state-controlled enterprises, and companies tied to Chinese military production or leadership.
The bill would apply to "covered entities," a category including federal research-funding agencies (such as the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health), universities and other research institutions receiving federal funds, and U.S.-headquartered private companies receiving federal financial assistance. These entities would be barred from engaging in research or technical exchanges with listed Chinese entities in the specified sensitive fields, and private companies would be barred from forming partnerships with each other for such purposes. An exception would apply to research determined not to substantially contribute to China's military-civil fusion goals. Covered entities would also have to file annual reports disclosing current, considered, and terminated research relationships with Chinese entities of concern, subject to possible independent audits. Violators among universities, research institutions, or private companies could lose eligibility for federal financial assistance.
The bill was introduced by Senator Jim Banks on May 14, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. It has not yet been voted on, and would need committee action, passage by both chambers, and the President's signature to become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on May 14, 2025. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 1754 do?
- S. 1754, the "Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2025," would restrict scientific and technical collaboration between U.S. research entities and Chinese organizations linked to China's military-civil fusion strategy. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with several other federal agencies, to create and regularly update a public website identifying both a list of sensitive technology fields (such as quantum computing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and aerospace technology) and a list of "Chinese entities of concern," including certain Chinese universities, state-controlled enterprises, and companies tied to Chinese military production or leadership. The bill would apply to "covered entities," a category including federal research-funding agencies (such as the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health), universities and other research institutions receiving federal funds, and U.S.-headquartered private companies receiving federal financial assistance. These entities would be barred from engaging in research or technical exchanges with listed Chinese entities in the specified sensitive fields, and private companies would be barred from forming partnerships with each other for such purposes. An exception would apply to research determined not to substantially contribute to China's military-civil fusion goals. Covered entities would also have to file annual reports disclosing current, considered, and terminated research relationships with Chinese entities of concern, subject to possible independent audits. Violators among universities, research institutions, or private companies could lose eligibility for federal financial assistance. The bill was introduced by Senator Jim Banks on May 14, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. It has not yet been voted on, and would need committee action, passage by both chambers, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has S. 1754 become law?
- Not yet. As of 14 May 2025, S. 1754 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 1754?
- S. 1754 was sponsored by Sen. Jim Banks [R-IN] (Republican-IN), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 1754?
- Introduced (14 May 2025).
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