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Covered entity

A company or organization that is based in, controlled by, or has significant ties to a country identified as a national security risk (e.g., China), as defined by the bill.

Covered nation

A country identified as a national security risk, as defined in existing law (section 4872(d) of title 10, United States Code).

Covered vehicle

A piece of 'rolling stock' (like a bus or train) or a vehicle that includes an electric power system produced by a 'covered entity'.

Rolling stock

Refers to vehicles that move on rails or roads, such as passenger cars, buses, subway cars, or locomotives.

Electric power train

The system in a vehicle that generates and transmits electrical power to propel it, typically found in electric or hybrid vehicles.

Procurement

The act of acquiring goods or services, usually through a formal process like bidding or purchasing.

Sense of Congress

A formal statement by Congress expressing its collective opinion or belief on an issue, but which does not carry the force of law.