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This bill, the CCP Businesses Registered Agent Act, amends chapter 190 of title 28 of the United States Code to require businesses owned in whole or part by the Chinese Communist Party, the People's Liberation Army of China, or other organs of the People's Republic of China to register at least one agent residing in the United States who can be served process. The bill defines "covered entities" as corporations, partnerships, associations, organizations, trusts, or funds established for commercial activities that meet certain criteria related to Chinese government or military ownership or control. The registered agent must be available to accept service of process during regular business hours, and the registration information must be made publicly available on the Department of Commerce's website. The bill also specifies that by registering an agent, a covered entity consents to the personal jurisdiction of the state or federal courts where the agent is located for regulatory or civil proceedings.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4912/all-info