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Search Results: keywords:"foreign adversary"

H. R. 10376 — To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to prevent the People’s Republic of China from exploiting items such as black mass and certain other products produced in the United States.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,040
H.R. 10376 seeks to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to stop China from misusing certain products, like black mass, which is derived from used lithium-ion batteries, and swarf, which comes from making permanent magnets. The bill aims to boost U.S. supply chains for critical...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10376 is about making sure that China can't use some special materials from the U.S., like parts of old batteries, in ways that might hurt America. It means needing special permissions to send these materials to places that might be tricky friends.
H. R. 7521 — To protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any successor application or service and any other application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Ltd. or an entity under the control of ByteDance Ltd.
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March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,422
H.R. 7521 aims to protect U.S. national security by making it illegal for entities to distribute, maintain, or update apps controlled by foreign adversaries, like TikTok or its successors, within U.S. borders. The bill requires companies to provide users with their data before the ban takes...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop certain apps from other countries, like TikTok, from being used in the U.S. because they might be dangerous, and it outlines rules to make sure companies follow this, including giving people their app data and facing fines if they don't obey.
S. 5310 — To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes.
November 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,081
The bill, S. 5310, aims to improve and update the Federal Acquisition Security Council's operations by amending title 41 of the United States Code. It introduces new definitions and structures for handling sources of concern related to national security in government...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to improve how the government buys things, making sure it's safe, especially from countries that might not be friendly. It sets up a special group to check and decide what is safe to buy, and makes sure different parts of the government work together to keep us protected.
H. R. 7521 — To protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any successor application or service and any other application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Ltd. or an entity under the control of ByteDance Ltd.
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March 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,720
H.R. 7521 is a proposed law aimed at enhancing the national security of the United States by restricting the distribution and operation of applications controlled by foreign adversaries, such as TikTok and other services by ByteDance Ltd. The bill prohibits the distribution,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7521 is like a rule that says certain apps, like TikTok, cannot be used in the U.S. because they might come from countries that aren't friendly, and if companies break this rule, they have to pay a lot of money.
H. R. 7521 — An Act To protect the national security of the United States from the threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any successor application or service and any other application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Ltd. or an entity under the control of ByteDance Ltd.
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March 13, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,329
H.R. 7521 aims to protect national security by prohibiting the distribution, maintenance, or updating of certain foreign-controlled apps, like TikTok, within the United States. The bill targets applications operated by ByteDance Ltd. or those under its control, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7521 is a bill that wants to keep people in the United States safe by stopping certain apps like TikTok from being used if they are controlled by other countries, and it says companies might have to pay money if they don't follow the rules.
S. 5089 — To impose sanctions with respect to the maritime militia of the People’s Republic of China.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,301
S. 5089 seeks to impose sanctions on entities associated with the maritime militia of the People's Republic of China. These sanctions could be applied to those who materially support or engage with such militias, particularly if they aid in logistics, vessel construction, or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create rules to stop certain people from helping China's special ocean group that can be pushy with other countries. The President can stop their things in the U.S., but sometimes there can be exceptions for important safety reasons.
H. RES. 1051 — Recognizing the importance of the national security risks posed by foreign adversary controlled social media applications.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:116
H. RES. 1051 recognizes the national security risks posed by foreign-adversary-controlled social media applications, particularly focusing on TikTok, which is owned by ByteDance, a company with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The resolution outlines concerns about TikTok collecting...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress is saying that they're worried about apps like TikTok because they might give important secrets to countries that aren't friendly with the United States. But the bill doesn't say exactly what they'll do about it.
H. R. 1513 — To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a task force to be known as the 6G Task Force, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,010
H.R. 1513 directs the Federal Communications Commission to create a group called the “6G Task Force” within 120 days of the bill's enactment. This task force will include representatives from various sectors, including companies, public interest groups, academic institutions,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a special group called the 6G Task Force to think about and plan for the next super-fast internet, 6G. This group will include smart people from different places, and they will report back to the grown-ups in charge on how best to use this new technology.
S. 5110 — To clarify the country of origin of certain articles imported into the United States for purposes of certain trade enforcement actions.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,824
The bill S. 5110, titled the "Stopping Adversarial Tariff Evasion Act," seeks to specify how to identify the country of origin for certain goods imported into the United States. It aims to enhance trade enforcement by classifying any products from foreign adversaries, or...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a set of special rules to help the United States figure out where things come from when they’re sent here from other countries, especially if those countries are not friendly, like China or Russia. This helps make sure that everyone plays fair and keeps the country safe from tricky situations.

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