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Ban on Federal Funds for COVID-19 Tests from China.

This law prohibits the use of federal money to purchase at-home COVID-19 tests manufactured, in whole or in part, in the People's Republic of China or by Chinese subsidiaries. The goal is to redirect government spending toward tests from other sources, potentially affecting the supply and origin of tests provided through federal programs. Citizens may notice that government-funded tests will exclusively come from non-Chinese suppliers.
Key points
Federal funds cannot be used to buy at-home COVID-19 tests manufactured in China.
The ban also covers tests imported from China or made by subsidiaries of Chinese companies.
This change aims to support non-Chinese suppliers and influences the source of government-funded testing supplies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3454
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-12-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3454.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal funds cannot be used to buy at-home COVID-19 tests manufactured in China.
  • The ban also covers tests imported from China or made by subsidiaries of Chinese companies.
  • This change aims to support non-Chinese suppliers and influences the source of government-funded testing supplies.
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. Scott, Rick [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.

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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