This bill aims to prevent certain types of scientific research and technical exchanges between U.S. entities, like universities and companies, and Chinese organizations with connections to China's military. The goal is to limit the development of advanced technologies that could be used for military purposes by China.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill aims to prevent certain types of scientific research and technical exchanges between U.S. entities, like universities and companies, and Chinese organizations with connections to China's military. The goal is to limit the development of advanced technologies that could be used for military purposes by China.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2023</b></p> <p>This bill prohibits certain types of scientific research or technical exchange between specified U.S. and Chinese entities. <p>The bill's prohibition concerns research or exchange that could develop technologies identified by the Chinese Communist Party as priorities for its strategy to mobilize non-military resources and expertise for military application. Examples of such technologies include quantum computing, lasers, robotics, semiconductors, and aerospace technology. </p> <p>The bill prohibits such research or exchange if it is conducted between (1) federal agencies that engage in research or provide funding for research, institutions of higher education or private research institutes that receive federal financial assistance, or companies headquartered in the United States that receive federal financial assistance; and (2) certain Chinese entities with connections to China's military, such as universities that receive funding from China's military or that host military laboratories. </p> <p>The bill also requires the Department of Defense to establish and periodically update a website that includes a list of specific areas of research and exchange subject to this prohibition.
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Prohibits research and technical exchanges that could advance technologies identified as priorities by China's military, such as quantum computing, lasers, and aerospace technology.
Applies the prohibition to U.S. federal agencies, universities, and companies that receive federal funding if they work with certain Chinese entities with military ties.
Requires the Department of Defense to maintain a website with a list of the specific research areas subject to this prohibition.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would affect universities, research institutions, and companies in the United States that receive federal funding and collaborate with Chinese organizations with military connections. These entities would have to carefully vet their partnerships and research projects to ensure they do not violate the prohibitions in the bill, which could disrupt some existing collaborations and limit the development of certain advanced technologies.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
International Affairs
Related Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Asia
China
Higher education
International exchange and broadcasting
Research administration and funding
Subversive activities
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2993, 119th Congress (2025). "ESOP Funding for SBA Position Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2993
