New government office would review tech deals to protect national security.
This bill would create a new office within the Department of Commerce to review certain technology and communications deals. Its goal is to stop transactions that could pose a national security risk, especially those involving countries like China or Russia. Companies doing business in these areas would face new reviews and potential penalties.
Today, the government uses existing laws and executive orders to address technology supply chain risks. This bill would create a dedicated Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services within the Department of Commerce. This new office would have specific powers to review, change, or block technology deals that pose an undue national security risk, backed by criminal fines up to $1,000,000 and civil fines of at least $250,000 for violations.
S 2041 · 119th Congress · June 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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