Scott Perry (R-PA)
Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill is called the ``Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026''. It requires an appropriate national security agency to review and determine if communications equipment and services from specific listed entities pose a national security risk to the United States. These listed entities include Game Science Interactive Co., Ltd., DeepSeek, Unitree Robotics, DEEP Robotics, BrainCo, Inc., Manycore Tech, Inc., and their subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, joint ventures, or licensees. If the agency fails to make a determination within one year, the Commission must add all of the listed equipment and services to the covered list. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to determine if these same entities should be identified as Chinese military companies.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill requires national security reviews of communications equipment and services from specific foreign entities to protect United States national security.
- Scored +6
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The legislation places strict national security review and potential bans on specified foreign technology and artificial intelligence companies.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill addresses potential security risks from Chinese technology and military-linked entities, aligning with broader strategic defense goals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a) and Section 2(c) could benefit the public by requiring a formal national security review of specific communications equipment and services to determine if they pose an unacceptable risk to the security and safety of United States persons.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain explicit details about negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States resulting from the bill.
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 bill requires national security reviews of communications equipment and services from specific foreign entities to protect United States national security. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill addresses potential security risks from Chinese technology and military-linked entities, aligning with broader strategic defense goals.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The legislation places strict national security review and potential bans on specified foreign technology and artificial intelligence companies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants federal agencies expanded authority to review and restrict foreign communications equipment and services based on national security risks.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Measures aimed at strengthening national security and addressing potential foreign military threats indirectly benefit military personnel and veterans.
- 7/14/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
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