Turn OFF THE TAP Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-18T08:54:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 749 Turn OFF THE TAP Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/18/2024, 8:54 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 749

Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act or the Turn OFF THE TAP Act

This bill prohibits certain entities from receiving federal funds or contracts from an executive agency.

Specifically, this prohibition applies to (1) entities listed as specially designated nationals and blocked persons by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of the Treasury, (2) certain entities on the OFAC's Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List, (3) entities identified on a Department of Defense list of Chinese military companies operating in the United States, (4) entities on the entity list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, and (5) entities identified by the Federal Communications Commission as a telecommunications equipment or service provider that pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.

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Current Status of Bill HR 749

Bill HR 749 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill HR 749 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023. Bill HR 749's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of February 2, 2023