OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2023
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2993.
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 2023-04-28.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Prohibition of research and technical cooperation for US institutions and companies with Chinese military-linked entities.
- Creation of a public list of prohibited research areas (e.g., AI, quantum technologies) and restricted Chinese entities.
- Requirement for US entities to report all research relationships with Chinese entities, including terminated or declined ones.
- Non-compliance may result in the loss of federal financial assistance for US institutions and companies.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.
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.