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Adds a new section (section 183) to Chapter 8 of title I of the Trade Act of 1974 requiring the United States Trade Representative, and in certain determinations the Secretary of State, to produce a list of products manufactured in or exported from the People's Republic of China that receive PRC government support or are used by that government to carry out human rights or religious liberty violations.
Makes the requirements of 50 U.S.C. 1701 (section 202 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act) inapplicable for purposes of this section, i.e., the national-emergency requirement in 50 U.S.C. 1701 shall not apply to the sanctions authority created by this section.
Requires the U.S. government to block transfers of certain U.S.-controlled technologies and related intellectual property to the People’s Republic of China by imposing export controls, sanctions, and transaction bans on people who provide, buy, or misuse specified “covered national interest technology.” It sets deadlines for agency reports and regulations and creates a yearly public list of China-made or China-supported products tied to government industrial policy or human-rights abuses. Key deadlines: the trade list is due within 120 days and most export-control and sanction authorities take effect 180 days after enactment.
Defines “Chinese person” as either (A) an individual who is a citizen or national of the People’s Republic of China, or (B) an entity organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Defines the term “covered national interest technology or intellectual property” to include technology or IP that would significantly increase the military potential of the People’s Republic of China in a way harmful to U.S. national security.
Includes as covered technology or IP any technology or IP that is a component of the production of products listed in the most recent list required under section 183 of the Trade Act of 1974, as added by section 6(a), with that determination made in consultation with the United States Trade Representative.
Includes as covered technology or IP technology used by the Government of the People’s Republic of China to carry out violations of human rights or religious liberties.
Defines “foreign person” to mean any person that is not a United States person.
Who is affected and how:
U.S. technology companies and advanced-tech manufacturers: Directly affected. Firms that design, produce, export, or license advanced chips, AI systems, semiconductors, or other covered technologies will face new licensing requirements, possible denials, and the risk that transactions with China may be blocked or sanctioned. Compliance costs and transaction times are likely to rise.
U.S. exporters, investors, and supply-chain managers: Must screen transactions and counterparties against new controls and sanction lists; may need to halt or restructure business that involves covered technology going to China.
Academic institutions and researchers: Collaborative research, patent licensing, and technology transfer to Chinese partners could become restricted or require new approvals, potentially limiting some exchanges and joint projects.
Individuals and foreign entities that provide, procure, or misuse covered technology in connection with China: Could be subject to blocking sanctions (asset freezes, transaction bans) and criminal/civil enforcement where applicable.
U.S. federal agencies (State, Commerce, USTR, White House): Must complete reports, rulemaking, lists, and interagency coordination on classification and enforcement; administrative workload will rise.
China-based firms and sectors identified on the USTR list: Will face heightened scrutiny by U.S. buyers, investors, and possibly additional trade or investment restrictions; reputational and commercial impacts are likely.
Overall effects: The law increases U.S. tools to prevent sensitive technologies and IP from aiding adversary military or human-rights abuses. It will raise compliance burdens and transaction risk for U.S. industry and research, may chill some collaborative activity with China, and could prompt reciprocal responses from China or affect bilateral trade in specific sectors.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced February 7, 2025 by Mark E. Green · Last progress February 7, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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