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Faster US action on Chinese military companies in defense supply chain

This bill changes the rules for how the Department of Defense identifies Chinese military companies operating in the US. The key change exempts this identification process from standard administrative procedures, meaning decisions will be made faster without public notice or comment periods. While intended to boost national security and protect supply chains, it limits the ability of affected companies to challenge these listings through standard legal channels.
Key points
The US government can list foreign companies linked to the Chinese military more quickly.
The process of creating this list will not be subject to standard transparency and public consultation requirements (exemption from the Administrative Procedure Act).
The change aims to strengthen national security and protect American supply chains from external influence.
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Additional Information
National Defense Supply Chain Integrity Act of 2025
Print number: S 3158
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-11-07