Search Results for keywords:"national security interests"

Search Results: keywords:"national security interests"

H. R. 6306 — An Act To direct the Secretary of State to avoid or minimize the acquisition or lease of a consular or diplomatic post built or owned by an entity owned or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
March 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:745
H.R. 6306 aims to ensure the security of U.S. diplomatic and consular posts by instructing the Secretary of State to avoid or significantly reduce the acquisition or lease of properties that are built, owned, or controlled by entities connected to the Chinese government. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6306 wants to make sure that the United States doesn't rent or buy buildings for its embassies or consulates that are built or owned by people working for China's government, and if they have to, they need to tell the grown-ups in charge why it's a good idea for protecting everyone.
H. R. 8826 — To prohibit covered entities that receive financial assistance relating to semiconductors from purchasing certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment from foreign entities of concern or subsidiaries of foreign entities of concern, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,251
H.R. 8826, known as the “Chip EQUIP Act,” aims to prevent companies that receive financial assistance for semiconductor projects from buying certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment from foreign entities considered concerning. The bill defines which equipment is ineligible and includes...
Simple Explanation
The Chip EQUIP Act is a plan to stop certain companies from buying special computer chip-making machines from countries that might not be safe, unless there aren't enough good machines available from safe countries.
H. R. 7962 — To advance United States long-term trade competitiveness and economic leadership in the Indo-Pacific region.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,018
H.R. 7962, also known as the "United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act," aims to strengthen the United States' economic and trade relationships in the Indo-Pacific region. The bill outlines the need for a comprehensive trade strategy to counter China's growing...
Simple Explanation
The United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act is like a plan to help the U.S. be a strong friend and business partner to countries in a faraway region called the Indo-Pacific, making sure American businesses can do well and stay safe from other big countries trying to take charge.
S. 4625 — To provide for the designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,620
S. 4625 aims to officially designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The bill includes a list of findings that support this designation, citing numerous acts of violence and international crimes allegedly committed or supported by the Russian...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to officially call Russia a "bad guy country" because they did mean things that scare people. If this happens, the U.S. could stop sending them certain things, but would still allow food and medicine to be sent with special permission.

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