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US S686
US S686RESTRICT Act Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act
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Introduced
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
In Committee
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to review and prohibit certain transactions between persons in the United States and foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act (RESTRICT Act), authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to review and prohibit certain transactions between persons in the United States and foreign adversaries. The bill defines key terms like "covered transaction," "foreign adversary," and "ICTS covered holding entity," and establishes procedures for the Secretary to identify and mitigate risks posed by these transactions and holdings. The bill also allows the President to take action, including ordering divestment, against covered holdings that pose an undue or unacceptable risk to national security. The bill provides for congressional oversight and judicial review of the Secretary's and President's actions under the Act.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (27)
Mark Warner (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
John Boozman (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Bob Casey (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
Jerry Moran (R),
Mitt Romney (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
John Thune (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 03/07/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/686/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s686/BILLS-118s686is.pdf |
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