To prohibit computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China, and for other purposes.
Prohibits computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China.
In the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee since Oct. 5, 2026, 3 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 5, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Computer and printer purchasing rules determine which suppliers buyers can use. The proposal would prohibit acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Prohibits certain computer and printer acquisitions
The proposal would prohibit computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China.
The proposal would limit which entities can be involved in computer and printer acquisitions, changing the purchasing options available to buyers.
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The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 5, 2026HOUSEOCT 5, 2026By Rep. FinstadReferred to Oversight and Government Reform
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeeOCT 5, 2026OVERSIGHT & GOVERNMENT REFORM NOWOCT 5, 2026In committee for 3 daysNo hearing yet
- 3 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- OCT 52026OCT 5, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- OCT 52026OCT 5, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 3, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
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