Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 607.
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Sponsor
Lance Gooden (R-TX)
Filed in the House.
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Protects American innovation and security from Chinese Communist Party economic threats.
The problem
The bill addresses concerns about Chinese government economic espionage, intellectual property theft, and control over sensitive U.S. technologies and industries.
The proposal
Establishes restrictions and enforcement mechanisms against CCP-linked entities acquiring American companies, technology, and critical infrastructure.
The impact
Affects U.S. businesses dealing with China, tech companies, foreign investors, and government agencies enforcing national security rules.
Prevents foreign governments from stealing American inventions and trade secrets. Keeps advanced technology from being used against U.S. interests. Helps American companies stay competitive.
Blocks hostile nations from controlling critical infrastructure like power grids, water systems, and communications. Reduces espionage risks. Protects military and defense capabilities.
Keeps jobs and industries in America. Prevents foreign takeovers of major U.S. companies. Protects American workers from losing employment to foreign control.
Levels the playing field for American companies competing globally. Prevents unfair advantages from government-backed foreign entities. Encourages honest business practices.
Restrictions may damage business relationships with China. Could lead to Chinese retaliation against American companies. May reduce profitable trade opportunities.
Limits access to cheaper Chinese manufacturing and goods. U.S. consumers might pay higher prices. Businesses may face increased expenses.
Businesses may struggle understanding new restrictions. Creates confusion about what's allowed. Companies could face penalties unintentionally.
Restricts where American investors can place money internationally. May prevent beneficial business partnerships. Could limit economic opportunities.
Generated by AI from the bill text. Not a prediction and not legal or policy advice. The percentage is the model's own rating of each item — self-reported, and not a measure of how accurate it is.
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Where their individual donors work · 2026 cycle
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