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Preventing Adversaries from Developing Critical Capabilities Act
3/8/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6349
Bill 118 hr 6349, also known as the Preventing Adversaries from Developing Critical Capabilities Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring critical technologies and capabilities that could pose a threat to national security.
The bill outlines a number of measures to achieve this goal, including increasing oversight and regulation of foreign investments in US companies that develop critical technologies. It also calls for the establishment of a task force to identify and assess potential threats posed by foreign adversaries in the development of critical capabilities.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased information sharing between government agencies and private sector companies to better identify and address potential threats. It also calls for the development of a national strategy to counter the development of critical capabilities by foreign adversaries. Overall, the Preventing Adversaries from Developing Critical Capabilities Act aims to strengthen national security by preventing foreign adversaries from acquiring technologies and capabilities that could be used against the United States.
The bill outlines a number of measures to achieve this goal, including increasing oversight and regulation of foreign investments in US companies that develop critical technologies. It also calls for the establishment of a task force to identify and assess potential threats posed by foreign adversaries in the development of critical capabilities.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased information sharing between government agencies and private sector companies to better identify and address potential threats. It also calls for the development of a national strategy to counter the development of critical capabilities by foreign adversaries. Overall, the Preventing Adversaries from Developing Critical Capabilities Act aims to strengthen national security by preventing foreign adversaries from acquiring technologies and capabilities that could be used against the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 6349
Preventing Adversaries from Developing Critical Capabilities Act
This bill requires the President to (1) identify categories of technologies and products in certain advanced technology sectors that may pose a particularly acute threat to national security if developed or acquired by North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran; and (2) prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions related to identified categories with those countries.
The Department of State should conduct bilateral and multilateral engagement with partners and allies to coordinate protocols and procedures to facilitate the prevention of such transactions.
Additionally, the President is authorized to exercise all emergency economic powers to implement this bill, including imposing sanctions on foreign persons.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6349
Bill HR 6349 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 9, 2023. Bill HR 6349 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 9, 2023. Bill HR 6349's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as of November 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6349
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6349
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6349
Preventing Adversaries from Developing Critical Capabilities Act
Preventing Adversaries from Developing Critical Capabilities Act
To prohibit or require notification with respect to certain activities of United States persons involving countries of concern, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6349
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