To prohibit defense contracting with companies that employ lobbyists who represent Chinese military companies or human rights abusers, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To prohibit defense contracting with companies that employ lobbyists who represent Chinese military companies or human rights abusers, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Government Operations, Immigration.
Who Benefits and How
defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors 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, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Chinese Communist Party Lobbying Divestment Act of 2024.
- Section idb1d19283cce04df893feec265dd91f0b: 2. Prohibition on contracting with companies with lobbying ties to Chinese military companies and human rights abusers Chapter 363 of title 10, United States...
- Section id9B5452CC9AE64DAC8FB3D0B9753D3B8E: 4663. Prohibition on contracting with companies with lobbying ties to Chinese military companies and human rights abusers The Secretary of Defense may not...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To prohibit defense contracting with companies that employ lobbyists who represent Chinese military companies or human rights abusers, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Government Operations, Immigration
Primary Purpose
This bill, To prohibit defense contracting with companies that employ lobbyists who represent Chinese military companies or human rights abusers, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Rubio introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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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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