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Prohibiting IT Contracts with China-Linked Entities for US Defense

New regulations aim to enhance national security by restricting the Department of Defense from entering into IT contracts with companies linked to China, especially in AI, military software, or data centers. This means these companies cannot provide services to US defense, protecting sensitive data and technology. It impacts the government technology supplier market, favoring companies not associated with Chinese entities.
Key points
The Department of Defense cannot contract with IT companies owning AI research facilities in mainland China.
Prohibition extends to companies providing government software source code access to Chinese entities.
Companies supplying military or dual-use software to China are also excluded.
The ban includes entities operating data centers in mainland China, safeguarding sensitive information.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10453
Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Process start date: 2024-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from entering into information technology contracts with entities that provide certain services to China, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10453.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Defense cannot contract with IT companies owning AI research facilities in mainland China.
  • Prohibition extends to companies providing government software source code access to Chinese entities.
  • Companies supplying military or dual-use software to China are also excluded.
  • The ban includes entities operating data centers in mainland China, safeguarding sensitive information.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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