Protecting America From Foreign Investors Compromised by the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T02:44:01Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6152 Protecting America From Foreign Investors Compromised by the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Foreign Trade and International Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 2:44 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6152

Protecting America From Foreign Investors Compromised by the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2020

This bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to consider whether and how the connection of a foreign person to the telecommunications infrastructure of a foreign country or government may affect U.S. national security. In addition, the President must report on U.S. coordination with trade and investment partners to develop alternatives to telecommunications infrastructure that is supported by China.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6152

Bill HR 6152 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6152 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6152's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6152

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6152

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Asia

- China

- Congressional oversight

- Corporate finance and management

- Economic performance and conditions

- Foreign and international corporations

- Military procurement, research, weapons development

- Public contracts and procurement

- Telephone and wireless communication

- U.S. and foreign investments

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6152

Protecting America From Foreign Investors Compromised by the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2020

To require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to consider whether a foreign person that is a party to a transaction undergoing review by the Committee is connected to a foreign country that has installed information and communications technology designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned or controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of, a foreign adversary, and for other purposes.

Protecting America From Foreign Investors Compromised by the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2020