U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB10736: Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act
Status: In committee, October 5, 2026
To prohibit computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To prohibit computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, October 5, 2026:
A BILL To prohibit computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act . SECTION 2. Prohibition on computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), the head of a Federal entity may not acquire any computer or printer if the manufacturer, bidder, or offeror is a covered Chinese entity. (b) Waiver authority The President may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) if the President determines and certifies to Congress that the President finds such action is contrary to the national security of the United States. (c) Applicability This section shall apply with respect to any contract or other agreement entered into, renewed, or extended after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Computer The term computer -- (A) means an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other high speed data processing device performing logical, arithmetic, or storage functions, and includes any data storage facility or communications facility directly related to or operating in conjunction with such device; and (B) does not include an automated typewriter or typesetter, a portable handheld calculator, or other similar device. (2) Covered Chinese …
Sponsors
- Brad Finstad (R, HD-001) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: International Affairs
Common questions
- What is HB10736?
- HB10736 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act.
- What does HB10736 do?
- In its own words: To prohibit computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB10736?
- In committee as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (October 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10736?
- Brad Finstad (R, HD-001).
- Where is the official record for HB10736?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10736
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