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Federal Contractors Must Disclose Ties to Chinese Government and Military.

This law mandates that companies seeking U.S. government contracts must reveal all commercial ties they have with the Chinese government, the CCP, or the Chinese military, including contracts from the past three years. This information will be placed in a new public database. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability in federal spending, allowing citizens to monitor contractors' foreign relationships.
Key points
Companies applying for federal contracts must disclose current and recent contracts (past three years) with Chinese state-linked entities, including the CCP and military.
A new public database will be created, allowing citizens to view which federal contractors have commercial relationships with China.
The disclosure requirement extends to first-tier subcontractors and related entities of the main contractor.
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Print number: 118_S_145
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AFAC Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_145.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies applying for federal contracts must disclose current and recent contracts (past three years) with Chinese state-linked entities, including the CCP and military.
  • A new public database will be created, allowing citizens to view which federal contractors have commercial relationships with China.
  • The disclosure requirement extends to first-tier subcontractors and related entities of the main contractor.
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 Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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