Senate Bill 4256
116th Congress(2019-2020)
No Funds to China’s Military Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4256
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
No Funds to China's Military Act of 2020
This bill prohibits using federal funds to purchase goods or services from an individual or entity that the Department of Defense has determined is controlled by or affiliated with China's military or defense industrial base.
This prohibition applies to federal funds provided to a state or local government or private entity. Before an executive agency provides federal funds to such a government or private entity, the recipient shall certify that it will comply with this bill.
July 21, 2020
07/21/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
07/21/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:37 PM