Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 May 2026): Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
What this bill does
The "Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026" would require a national security agency to review communications equipment and services from specific companies. These companies include Game Science Interactive Co., Ltd., DeepSeek, Unitree Robotics, DEEP Robotics, BrainCo, Inc., and Manycore Tech, Inc., as well as their subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, or entities licensed by them. The agency must determine if these products pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security or the safety of U.S. persons.
If an unacceptable risk is found, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would be required to add the equipment and services to a "covered list." The bill also directs the Secretary of Defense to assess whether these same entities should be identified as Chinese military companies operating in the U.S. This bill was introduced in the Senate on May 20, 2026, and has been referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
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Timeline
20 May 2026
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Common questions
- What does S. 4586 do?
- The "Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026" would require a national security agency to review communications equipment and services from specific companies. These companies include Game Science Interactive Co., Ltd., DeepSeek, Unitree Robotics, DEEP Robotics, BrainCo, Inc., and Manycore Tech, Inc., as well as their subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, or entities licensed by them. The agency must determine if these products pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security or the safety of U.S. persons. If an unacceptable risk is found, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would be required to add the equipment and services to a "covered list." The bill also directs the Secretary of Defense to assess whether these same entities should be identified as Chinese military companies operating in the U.S. This bill was introduced in the Senate on May 20, 2026, and has been referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
- Has S. 4586 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4586. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4586?
- S. 4586 was sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4586?
- Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. (20 May 2026).
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