H.R.1122 - China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1122, the China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025, aims to control the export of specific technology and intellectual property to the People's Republic of China. The bill focuses on technologies that could significantly enhance China's military capabilities or are used in human rights violations. It mandates the President to regulate exports and impose sanctions on entities involved in unauthorized technology transfer.
Expected Effects
The Act, if enacted, would likely lead to stricter export controls and potential economic sanctions related to technology transfers to China. This could impact trade relations and technological cooperation between the United States and China. It also requires reports and regulations to be developed and submitted to Congress.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced national security by preventing China from acquiring technologies that could be used against the United States.
- Protection of intellectual property rights of U.S. companies.
- Promotion of human rights by restricting the export of technology used for human rights violations.
- Increased competitiveness of U.S. industries by preventing unfair technology transfer.
- Strengthening of U.S. trade policy and enforcement mechanisms.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for retaliatory measures from China, impacting U.S. businesses operating there.
- Increased compliance costs for U.S. companies involved in technology exports.
- Possible slowdown in technological innovation due to restrictions on international collaboration.
- Negative impact on U.S. economic growth due to reduced trade with China.
- Difficulty in defining and enforcing the scope of "covered national interest technology or intellectual property."
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's focus on regulating commerce with foreign nations aligns with the powers granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Constitution (the Commerce Clause). The imposition of sanctions is related to the President's power to conduct foreign policy. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual liberties or rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).