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H.R. 8782

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To require disclosure by Department of Homeland Security contractors of contracts with Chinese entities, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 10, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
September 9, 2022
Cosponsors (5)
0D 5R
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Protecting Our Homeland from Chinese Espionage Act This bill requires Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contractors to disclose relevant commercial ties with covered Chinese entities. DHS must terminate a contract with a contractor if, based on a disclosure required by this bill, DHS determines that continuation of the contract violates federal law or is not in the public's interest. The bill defines covered entity to include the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese military, and entities that have certain connections to China.

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