H.R. 10736 – Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act

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The Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act would stop U.S. federal agencies from buying computers or printers when the maker, bidder, or offeror is a company that the Department of Defense (in consultation with intelligence agencies) determines is owned, controlled, or otherwise linked to the Chinese government. The goal is to reduce the risk of Chinese influence or espionage through technology used by the federal government. The President can waive the ban if he certifies that doing so is contrary to U.S. national security, and the rule applies to any new or renewed contracts after the law takes effect.

Key Provisions

Federal heads may not acquire computers or printers from any "covered Chinese entity" unless the President issues a waiver.
The Secretary of Defense, with input from the Director of National Intelligence or the FBI, decides which companies qualify as covered Chinese entities.
The President may waive the prohibition if he determines it would harm U.S. national security and must certify that decision to Congress.
The ban applies to all contracts, renewals, or extensions entered into after the law’s enactment.
Definitions clarify what counts as a computer, printer, manufacturer, and the scope of covered Chinese entities.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

October 5, 2026

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Introduced in House

October 5, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

October 5, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued October 5, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 10736

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 5, 2026

Mr. Finstad introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

A BILL

To prohibit computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act.

2.

Prohibition on computer or printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China

(a)

In general

Except as provided in subsection (b), the head of a Federal entity may not acquire any computer or printer if the manufacturer, bidder, or offeror is a covered Chinese entity.

(b)

Waiver authority

The President may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) if the President determines and certifies to Congress that the President finds such action is contrary to the national security of the United States.

(c)

Applicability

This section shall apply with respect to any contract or other agreement entered into, renewed, or extended after the date of the enactment of this Act.

(d)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Computer

The term computer—

(A)

means an electronic, magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other high speed data processing device performing logical, arithmetic, or storage functions, and includes any data storage facility or communications facility directly related to or operating in conjunction with such device; and

(B)

does not include an automated typewriter or typesetter, a portable handheld calculator, or other similar device.

(2)

Covered Chinese entity

The term covered Chinese entity means an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, determines to be an entity owned, controlled, directed, or subcontracted by, affiliated with, or otherwise connected to, the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

(3)

Manufacturer

The term manufacturer means—

(A)

the entity that transforms raw materials, miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item;

(B)

an entity that subcontracts with the entity described in subparagraph (A) for purposes of assisting the entity described in such subparagraph in transforming raw materials, miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item;

(C)

an entity that otherwise directs the entity described in subparagraph (A) to transform raw materials, miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item; or

(D)

any parent company, subsidiary, or affiliate of the entity described in subparagraph (A).

(4)

Printer

The term printer—

(A)

means a desktop printer, a multifunction printer copier, and a printer and fax combination taken out of service that may or may not be designed to reside on a work surface;

(B)

includes—

(i)

a device that uses various print technology, including laser and LED (electrographic), ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, and digital sublimation;

(ii)

a multi-function or all-in-one device that performs different tasks, including copying, scanning, faxing, and printing; and

(iii)

a floor-standing printer, a printer with an optional floor stand, or a household printer; and

(C)

does not include a point-of-sale receipt printer, a calculator with printing capability, a label maker, or a non-standalone printer that is embedded into a product that is not described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).