A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "ADVERSARIES Act," aims to modify specific definitions within the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. It seeks to update how certain entities are defined under Section 1742. The changes include adding specific groups of entities to existing definitions. These include Chinese military companies and entities identified by the Bureau of Industry and Security. Additionally, the bill expands these definitions to include subsidiaries or affiliates of certain entities.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The expansion of export control definitions targets entities that may pose risks to national security and technological advantages.
- Scored +2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
By tightening export controls on Chinese military companies, the bill aligns with the strategic interests of US allies regarding technological security.
- Scored +2
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The bill increases regulatory scrutiny on how certain entities interact with sensitive technologies and exports.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of entity definitions: The bill adds specific entities such as Chinese military companies identified under the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Section 2, paragraph 1, clause (E)(i)). This could serve to address dangerous vulnerabilities in exports and research to strategic adversaries.
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Inclusion of Bureau of Industry and Security identified entities: The bill includes entities identified pursuant to Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations (Section 2, paragraph 1, clause (E)(ii)). It also includes those identified pursuant to Supplement No. 7 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations (Section 2, paragraph 1, clause (E)(iii)).
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Coverage of subsidiaries and affiliates: The bill includes each subsidiary or affiliate of an entity that is owned 50 percent or more in the aggregate, directly or indirectly, by the specified entities (Section 2, paragraph 1, clause (E)(iv)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The expansion of export control definitions targets entities that may pose risks to national security and technological advantages. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — By tightening export controls on Chinese military companies, the bill aligns with the strategic interests of US allies regarding technological security.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill increases regulatory scrutiny on how certain entities interact with sensitive technologies and exports.
- 4/22/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- 12/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana