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US Lawmakers Aim to Keep China's Datacenter Tech Out of Sensitive Government Systems

Cornyn sponsored the measure and said sensitive government systems should be free from foreign interference.

US Lawmakers Aim to Keep China's Datacenter Tech Out of Sensitive Government Systems
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A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation to bar federal agencies from using Chinese-made optical transceivers in sensitive systems. Supporters cite national-security risks, while industry groups warn the restriction could slow U.S. data-center expansion.

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John Cornyn R · TX · SEN
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John Cornyn
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Sponsor of the legislation and a proponent who cited national-security concerns.

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David McCormick
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Sponsor of the legislation and a proponent who cited national-security concerns.

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John Fetterman
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Co-sponsor of the legislation.

Ruben Gallego
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Co-sponsor of the legislation.

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