What does Preamble of STOP China Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To address national security risks and prohibit the use of Federal funds for the procurement of certain vehicles and vehicle technologies produced or provided by entities based in certain countries, and for other purposes,' aims to address national security risks. The bill proposes to prohibit the use of federal funds for procuring specific vehicles and vehicle technologies. The bill targets vehicles and technologies produced or provided by entities located in certain countries.

What does SHORT TITLE. of STOP China Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Safeguarding Transit Operations to Prohibit China Act.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of STOP China Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding the People's Republic of China (PRC). Congress believes the PRC utilizes industrial policies to distort markets and gain global dominance, increasing U.S. dependence on PRC imports. The adoption of PRC-developed technologies, particularly in vehicles, is considered a risk to national security and U.S. competitiveness. Congress asserts the PRC creates overcapacity and sells products below market price to undermine U.S. supply chains. Congress intends to continue addressing the PRC's military-civil fusion strategy and its involvement in the U.S. transportation market. The section states that U.S. taxpayer dollars should not fund PRC-subsidized vehicle manufacturing or technology companies. Entities receiving federal funding are to be prevented from procuring vehicles from PRC entities or those containing technologies deemed a national security concern.

What does PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED OR PROVIDED of STOP China Act do?

This section amends section 5323(u) of title 49, United States Code, to establish prohibitions related to the procurement of covered vehicles and related infrastructure. It defines key terms including 'covered entity,' 'covered funding,' 'covered individual,' 'covered nation,' and 'covered vehicle.' Generally, the Secretary is prohibited from awarding or obligating covered funding for contracts involving covered vehicles or infrastructure to fuel/charge them, starting from the date of enactment of the STOP China Act. The United States Trade Representative is tasked with developing and updating a publicly available list of covered entities. An exception to the prohibition exists for procuring covered vehicles for inspection, investigation, or motor vehicle safety research. Contracts eligible for assistance prior to the date of enactment of the STOP China Act may continue to receive covered funding until delivery is complete.

What does PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO ADDITIONAL VEHICLES PRODUCED OR of STOP China Act do?

This section prohibits the Department of Transportation from using covered funding to procure covered vehicles or construct related infrastructure if those vehicles are produced by covered entities based in covered nations. Covered funding is defined as any appropriations to the Department, excluding those under chapter 53 of title 49. The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Transportation, must publish and update a list of covered entities. The initial list must be published within 30 days of the Act's enactment, and updated at least every 90 days for the first 180 days, and annually thereafter. An exception exists for procuring covered vehicles or building infrastructure for inspection, investigation, or motor vehicle safety research. The definitions of 'covered entity,' 'covered individual,' 'covered nation,' 'covered vehicle,' and 'electric power train' are found in section 5323(u)(1) of title 49, United States Code.

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STOP China Act

Last updated: 5/12/2025 · Introduced: 5/12/2025

Author: John Cornyn (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for procuring vehicles and related infrastructure from entities based in specific countries, or containing technologies deemed a national security risk.
The United States Trade Representative will maintain and update a public list of prohibited entities and vehicles.
Exceptions to these prohibitions exist for procuring vehicles specifically for inspection, investigation, or motor vehicle safety research.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4361(In Committee)Official page

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