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Prohibiting Federal Funds for Chinese Transit Vehicles and Technologies

This act aims to protect U.S. national security by prohibiting the use of federal funds for purchasing transit vehicles and technologies from entities linked to China. This means public money will not support foreign manufacturers, strengthening American industry and reducing import reliance.
Key points
Bans the use of federal funds for purchasing buses, rail cars, and their components (like electric powertrains) from Chinese or China-linked companies.
A public list of prohibited companies will be created and regularly updated.
The goal is to protect American jobs and national security by reducing reliance on foreign suppliers in the transportation sector.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1711
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-05-12
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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_S_1711.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Bans the use of federal funds for purchasing buses, rail cars, and their components (like electric powertrains) from Chinese or China-linked companies.
  • A public list of prohibited companies will be created and regularly updated.
  • The goal is to protect American jobs and national security by reducing reliance on foreign suppliers in the transportation sector.
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 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

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 2025-12-23.

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.

CATEGORIES

Transport Security Economy