Search Results: keywords:"dual-use technology"

  • H. R. 10185 — To provide authority to contribute to the NATO Innovation Fund.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:277

    H. R. 10185 is a bill introduced to allow the United States Secretary of Defense to contribute up to $200 million to the NATO Innovation Fund over a period of 10 years. The NATO Innovation Fund is a venture capital fund that invests in high-impact technology which has both...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a big piggy bank where lots of countries save money together to buy new and cool technology that helps both people and the army. This bill is like saying the U.S. might put a big chunk of money, like $200 million over ten years, into that piggy bank, but only if the grown-ups in charge say it's okay and we all agree it's worth it.

  • H. R. 8043 — To impose certain sanctions relating to the People’s Republic of China and support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,358

    H.R. 8043, also known as the "NO LIMITS Act of 2024," aims to impose sanctions on entities in the People’s Republic of China that support the Russian Federation, particularly in the context of its invasion of Ukraine. The bill outlines specific criteria for sanctions against...

    Simple Explanation

    In simple terms, this bill wants to stop certain Chinese companies from helping Russia by punishing them, especially if they're giving military help or sharing special technology that could be used for bad reasons. It also wants to be careful about sending important technology to China to make sure it doesn’t end up helping Russia in any way.