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Ban on Chinese Vehicles in US Public Transit

New rules aim to enhance national security and protect American businesses by restricting the use of federal funds for purchasing vehicles and transport technologies from China-linked companies. This means public money will not support foreign manufacturers, potentially affecting the availability of certain vehicles in public transportation.
Key points
Prohibits the use of federal funds for purchasing buses, rail cars, and their components from entities linked to China.
The Department of Transportation will create and update a public list of banned companies, informing citizens which vehicles are excluded.
The goal is to safeguard American jobs and reduce reliance on foreign technology in public transit.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4361
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Process start date: 2025-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

STOP China Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4361.

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 2025-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of federal funds for purchasing buses, rail cars, and their components from entities linked to China.
  • The Department of Transportation will create and update a public list of banned companies, informing citizens which vehicles are excluded.
  • The goal is to safeguard American jobs and reduce reliance on foreign technology in public transit.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Transport Security Economy