To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from entering into software source code contracts with entities with certain relationships with China, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from entering into software source code contracts with entities with certain relationships with China, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services. The main policy domain is Technology, Defense, Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
technology companies and users of digital services may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, technology companies and users of digital services may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section HFA2B6740025F428EADE464A1A7A93404: 1. Prohibition on software source code contracts with entities with certain relationships with China The Secretary of Defense may not enter into, renew, or...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from entering into software source code contracts with entities with certain relationships with China, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Key Policy Areas
Technology, Defense, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
This bill, To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from entering into software source code contracts with entities with certain relationships with China, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- technology companies and users of digital services
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- technology companies and users of digital services
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Fallon (for himself, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Mr. McGuire, …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_defense"
- → Secretary of Defense
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