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Search Results: keywords:"waiver provisions"

S. 4585 — 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 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,192
S. 4585, titled the "Chip Equipment Quality, Usefulness, and Integrity Protection Act of 2024" or "Chip EQUIP Act of 2024," aims to prevent certain entities within the U.S. semiconductor industry from purchasing semiconductor manufacturing equipment from foreign entities of...
Simple Explanation
The Chip EQUIP Act of 2024 is like a rule that says certain companies in the U.S. can't buy special computer chip-making machines from certain foreign countries unless there's a good reason, like if no one else makes them or they are needed for safety.
H. R. 8631 — An Act To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,015
H.R. 8631, also known as the “Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act,” aims to prevent the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing batteries made by specific foreign companies deemed as a security risk, starting October 1, 2028. The bill names...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that the Department of Homeland Security doesn't buy certain batteries from some countries, especially China, to keep everyone safe, starting in 2028 and lasting until 2033. If there are no other good options, they can ask for a special pass to still buy those batteries.
S. 3558 — To prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,216
The bill S. 3558 aims to stop U.S. government agencies from signing contracts with certain biotechnology providers linked to foreign adversaries. It prohibits buying equipment or services from companies like BGI and WuXi AppTec, or any entity that might pose a risk to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop U.S. government from buying things from certain foreign companies that might be a threat and make sure the government keeps an eye on these companies to protect people's information.

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