Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026

Key Points

• The bill requires U.S. national security agencies to review whether communications equipment and services from six named Chinese technology companies pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the safety of Americans. The review must be completed within one year of enactment.
• The six companies named in the bill include DeepSeek (an AI firm), Unitree Robotics, DEEP Robotics, BrainCo, Game Science Interactive, and Manycore Tech. The bill also covers any subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, joint ventures, or licensees of these companies.
• If a company is found to be a risk, the FCC must add it to the "covered list," which restricts the use of that company's equipment in U.S. telecommunications networks. If the government fails to complete the review in time, all six companies are automatically added to the restricted list.
• The Secretary of Defense must separately evaluate whether any of these companies should be designated as Chinese military companies, which would trigger additional restrictions on investment and operations in the United States.
• The bill was introduced by Senator Scott of Florida along with Senator Cotton and was referred to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. It builds on the existing Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 framework.