House BillHR 6331Foreign and international corporationsTrade restrictions
ADVERSARIES Act
INTRO DEC 1· LAST ACTION APR 22
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
3
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
Reported, not passed
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 3 / 8
Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen national security by tightening controls on who can access sensitive U.S. technology and research. In an era of increased competition and geopolitical tension, preventing potentially dangerous technologies from falling into the wrong hands is a significant concern. If this bill becomes law, it closes potential loopholes that allowed entities linked to foreign adversaries, especially the Chinese military, to acquire U.S. innovations through subsidiaries or by not being explicitly named in existing definitions.
If the bill doesn't pass, these specific types of entities might continue to operate in a gray area, potentially circumventing export controls more easily, which could put U.S. technological advantages and national security at risk. While it might increase the compliance burden for some U.S. businesses, its proponents argue it's a necessary step to safeguard critical advancements and protect the nation from strategic threats.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Explicitly includes Chinese military companies, as identified by the government, within the definition of a 'security concern' under export control laws.
This provision directly targets military-linked companies from a primary U.S. strategic competitor, aiming to prevent them from acquiring sensitive American technology.
PROVISION 02
Adds all entities found on the Commerce Department's 'Entity List' and 'Military End-User List' to the definition of a 'security concern'.
This streamlines enforcement by automatically including entities already flagged as risky by the government for export purposes.
PROVISION 03
Expands the definition to include any company (subsidiary or affiliate) that is 50% or more owned by a listed Chinese military company or an entity on the specified watchlists, regardless of where that company is located.
This prevents restricted entities from using shell companies or partially owned ventures to bypass export controls and acquire sensitive U.S. goods.
PROVISION 04
Removes the word 'foreign' from a specific definition within the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.
This change could broaden the scope of that particular definition, potentially allowing it to apply to domestic entities or situations that were previously excluded.
Voters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen national security by tightening controls on who can access sensitive U.S. technology and research. In an era of increased competition and geopolitical tension, preventing potentially dangerous technologies from falling into the wrong hands is a significant concern. If this bill becomes law, it closes potential loopholes that allowed entities linked to foreign adversaries, especially the Chinese military, to acquire U.S. innovations through subsidiaries or by not being explicitly named in existing definitions.
If the bill doesn't pass, these specific types of entities might continue to operate in a gray area, potentially circumventing export controls more easily, which could put U.S. technological advantages and national security at risk. While it might increase the compliance burden for some U.S. businesses, its proponents argue it's a necessary step to safeguard critical advancements and protect the nation from strategic threats.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Explicitly includes Chinese military companies, as identified by the government, within the definition of a 'security concern' under export control laws.
This provision directly targets military-linked companies from a primary U.S. strategic competitor, aiming to prevent them from acquiring sensitive American technology.
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Adds all entities found on the Commerce Department's 'Entity List' and 'Military End-User List' to the definition of a 'security concern'.
This streamlines enforcement by automatically including entities already flagged as risky by the government for export purposes.
high
Expands the definition to include any company (subsidiary or affiliate) that is 50% or more owned by a listed Chinese military company or an entity on the specified watchlists, regardless of where that company is located.
This prevents restricted entities from using shell companies or partially owned ventures to bypass export controls and acquire sensitive U.S. goods.
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Removes the word 'foreign' from a specific definition within the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.
This change could broaden the scope of that particular definition, potentially allowing it to apply to domestic entities or situations that were previously excluded.
GLOSSARY
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Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA)
A federal law that gives the U.S. government the authority to control the export, reexport, and transfer of sensitive U.S. goods, software, and technology to protect national security and foreign policy interests.
Chinese military company
An entity identified by the U.S. government as owned or controlled by, or otherwise affiliated with, the People's Liberation Army or other military or security services of China.
Entity List
A list maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce of foreign persons (individuals, organizations, or companies) who are subject to specific licensing requirements for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of certain items subject to U.S. export control regulations. It usually signifies a risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests.
Military End-User List
A list maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce that identifies foreign parties, including companies and organizations, determined to be 'military end users' who are restricted from receiving certain U.S. items without a license due to their potential use in military activities.
Subsidiary or affiliate
A company that is controlled by another company (the parent company), either through majority ownership of its stock or through significant influence over its operations. In this bill, it specifically refers to companies at least 50% owned by another entity.
ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTS
APR 22
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
COMMITTEE
APR 22
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
COMMITTEE
DEC 1, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
DEC 1, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
A part of the U.S. Department of Commerce responsible for administering and enforcing U.S. export controls for dual-use items (commercial items that can have military applications) to advance national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives.
Export controls
Government regulations that restrict the sale or transfer of certain goods, technology, and information to foreign countries, individuals, or entities to protect national security, prevent proliferation of weapons, or further foreign policy goals.
