Bill > HR6331

This bill modifies definitions within the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, specifically expanding the definition of what constitutes a "foreign person" for export control purposes. The bill broadens the existing definition to include not just individual natural persons and corporations, but also specifically adds several categories of entities that are considered security risks, such as Chinese military companies and entities identified by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce. Additionally, the bill includes subsidiaries and affiliates that are at least 50% owned by these identified entities, regardless of their location. By removing the word "foreign" from a related paragraph, the bill appears to potentially make these definitional changes more comprehensive and less geographically limited. The purpose of these changes seems to be to create stricter controls on exports and interactions with entities that might pose national security risks, particularly those associated with strategic adversaries like China.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6331/all-info