ADVERSARIES Act
Rep. Miller Introduces ADVERSARIES Act to Block Tech Exports to Chinese Military Entities
The ADVERSARIES Act is currently moving through the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The committee recently voted to approve the bill, which means it is now ready to be sent to the full House for further consideration. There are no other specific actions scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Most bills introduced early in a session face a long path to becoming law and often need to be added to larger spending packages to pass.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
U.S. companies that export technology, particularly in semiconductors, software, and advanced manufacturing, would face a broader set of restricted buyers. Small tech exporters may need to invest more in compliance screening to make sure none of their customers fall under the expanded definitions, adding cost and complexity to international sales.
Milestones
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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2 articlesUS House Committee Advances Legislation to Tighten Export Controls on Chinese Entities
H.R. 6331, the ADVERSARIES Act, would modify the definition of 'foreign person' under the Export Control Reform Act to include all 1260-H list Chinese military companies and their subsidiaries or affiliates owned 50 percent or more, broadening the authority to add them to the Entity List.
Legislative Update: ADVERSARIES Act and New Export Restrictions
The ADVERSARIES Act (H.R. 6331) would broaden the Bureau of Industry and Security's authority to place companies on the Entity List by including Chinese military companies and any subsidiary or affiliate in which such entities hold a 50 percent or greater stake.
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Congressional Bill
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ADVERSARIES Act
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