Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act

Brad Finstad

Republican · MN · Representative

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-10-05

Source: Congress.gov

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 10736 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10736 To prohibit computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 5, 2026 Mr. Finstad introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To prohibit computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON COMPUTER OR PRINTER ACQUISITIONS INVOLVING ENTITIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY CHINA. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the head of a Federal entity may not acquire any computer or printer if the manufacturer, bidder, or offeror is a covered Chinese entity. (b) Waiver Authority.--The President may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) if the President determines and certifies to Congress that the President finds such action is contrary to the national security of the United States. (c) Applicability.--This section shall apply with respect to any contract or other agreement entered into, renewed, or extended after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Computer.--The term ``computer''-- (A) means an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other high speed data processing device performing logical, arithmetic, or storage functions, and includes any data storage facility or communications facility directly related to or operating in conjunction with such device; and (B) does not include an automated typewriter or typesetter, a portable handheld calculator, or other similar device. (2) Covered chinese entity.--The term ``covered Chinese entity'' means an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, determines to be an entity owned, controlled, directed, or subcontracted by, affiliated with, or otherwise connected to, the Government of the People's Republic of China. (3) Manufacturer.--The term ``manufacturer'' means-- (A) the entity that transforms raw materials, miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item; (B) an entity that subcontracts with the entity described in subparagraph (A) for purposes of assisting the entity described in such subparagraph in transforming raw materials, miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item; (C) an entity that otherwise directs the entity described in subparagraph (A) to transform raw materials, miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item; or (D) any parent company, subsidiary, or affiliate of the entity described in subparagraph (A). (4) Printer.--The term ``printer''-- (A) means a desktop printer, a multifunction printer copier, and a printer and fax combination taken out of service that may or may not be designed to reside on a work surface; (B) includes-- (i) a device that uses various print technology, including laser and LED (electrographic), ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, and digital sublimation; (ii) a multi-function or ``all-in-one'' device that performs different tasks, including copying, scanning, faxing, and printing; and (iii) a floor-standing printer, a printer with an optional floor stand, or a household printer; and (C) does not include a point-of-sale receipt printer, a calculator with printing capability, a label maker, or a non-standalone printer that is embedded into a product that is not described in subparagraphs (A) and (B). <all>

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