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To control the export to the People's Republic of China of certain technology and intellectual property important to the national interest of the United States, and for other purposes.

2/8/2025, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1122

Bill 119 hr 1122, also known as the "Export Control Act of 2021," aims to regulate the export of certain technology and intellectual property to the People's Republic of China. The bill is designed to protect the national interests of the United States by preventing the transfer of sensitive information that could potentially be used against the US.

The legislation includes provisions that require companies to obtain a license before exporting certain technologies to China. This is intended to ensure that the US government has oversight and control over the transfer of critical technologies that could pose a threat to national security.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations of export control laws. This is meant to deter companies from engaging in illicit transfers of technology and intellectual property to China. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1122 is aimed at safeguarding US interests and preventing the unauthorized transfer of sensitive technologies to China. It underscores the importance of protecting national security and ensuring that the US remains at the forefront of technological innovation.

Congressional Summary of HR 1122

China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025

This bill controls exports of certain national interest technology and intellectual property to China.

Specifically, covered technology or intellectual property includes items that (1) would contribute significantly to the Chinese military to the detriment of U.S. national security, (2) are included in a designated list of product components compiled by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), or (3) are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties.

The President must control exports to China of any covered technology or intellectual property. Further, the President must sanction (1) a foreign person who sells to China or purchases from China any covered item, and (2) a Chinese person who knowingly uses a covered item provided to them in violation of U.S. export control law.

The USTR must compile a list of certain products from China that that are subject to the bill because they either receive designated support from the Chinese government or are used by China to violate human rights or religious liberties. The bill requires the USTR to include products from certain industries (e.g., civil aircraft, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and biotechnology) on the list. 

Current Status of Bill HR 1122

Bill HR 1122 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2025. Bill HR 1122 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2025.  Bill HR 1122's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 February 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1122

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1122

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1122

To control the export to the People's Republic of China of certain technology and intellectual property important to the national interest of the United States, and for other purposes.
To control the export to the People's Republic of China of certain technology and intellectual property important to the national interest of the United States, and for other purposes.

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Nola Hurst

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1 year ago

This bill is gonna hurt us in the long run. 😔 #disappointed