What does Preamble of Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to restrict the Secretary of Transportation's ability to contract with or award grants to entities utilizing light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology from specified foreign entities. The bill's purpose is to prohibit certain contracts and grants based on the source of LiDAR technology.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025.

What does PROHIBITION ON USE OF, PROCUREMENT OF, AND CONTRACTING RELATED of Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from procuring or obtaining covered LiDAR technology, LiDAR technology from covered LiDAR companies, or LiDAR technology produced in covered foreign countries. Entities entering into contracts with the Secretary must certify that covered LiDAR technology will not be used in the contract's performance. The Secretary can waive this prohibition on a case-by-case basis, provided a written certification is submitted to specified congressional committees at least 15 days prior to the activity. Loan or grant funds provided by the Secretary cannot be used to procure, obtain, or use covered LiDAR technology, LiDAR technology from covered LiDAR companies, or LiDAR technology produced in covered foreign countries. This section applies to obligations, expenditures, and contracts on or after June 30, 2026, with certain exceptions. Exemptions apply to applications for exemptions or waivers related to motor vehicle safety standards and motor carrier safety regulations, as well as actions related to vehicle safety testing, research, evaluation, analysis, or training.

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Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025

Last updated: 12/1/2025 · Introduced: 7/29/2025

Author: Dusty Johnson (R-SD)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill restricts the U.S. Secretary of Transportation from using or funding contracts and grants that utilize LiDAR technology from specific foreign entities.
Entities contracting with the Secretary must certify that prohibited LiDAR technology will not be used, with limited exceptions for safety standards and related activities.
Loan and grant funds provided by the Secretary are prohibited from being used to procure or utilize covered LiDAR technology, with a delayed effective date of June 30, 2026.

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