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To establish the Office of Critical Technologies and Security, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-618| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2019
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger

C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes in the Executive Office of the President an Office of Critical Technology and Security, which, among other things, shall serve as a centralized focal point within the Executive Office of the President for coordinating policy and actions of the federal government to stop the transfer of critical emerging, foundational, and dual-use technologies to countries that pose a national security risk, and to maintain U.S. technological leadership and ensure supply chain integrity and security for such technologies; lead messaging and outreach efforts by the government on the national security threat posed by the improper acquisition and transfer of such technologies; lead the development of a comprehensive, long-term strategic plan in coordination with U.S. allies and defense partners to protect and enforce intellectual property rights and to develop a strategy to inform the private sector about critical supply chain risks; and use measures developed to monitor and track key trends relating to transfer of such technologies, and relating to U.S. government investments in innovation and competitiveness compared to governments of other countries. The bill establishes the Council on Critical Technologies and Security to advise the President on matters relating to challenges posed by foreign powers with respect to technology acquisition and transfer.
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Jan 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-29
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
  • January 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-29
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 24, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 116-29: A bill to establish the Office of Critical Technologies and Security, and for other purposes.
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsIntellectual propertyPublic contracts and procurementTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictions

To establish the Office of Critical Technologies and Security, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-618| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2019
This bill establishes in the Executive Office of the President an Office of Critical Technology and Security, which, among other things, shall serve as a centralized focal point within the Executive Office of the President for coordinating policy and actions of the federal government to stop the transfer of critical emerging, foundational, and dual-use technologies to countries that pose a national security risk, and to maintain U.S. technological leadership and ensure supply chain integrity and security for such technologies; lead messaging and outreach efforts by the government on the national security threat posed by the improper acquisition and transfer of such technologies; lead the development of a comprehensive, long-term strategic plan in coordination with U.S. allies and defense partners to protect and enforce intellectual property rights and to develop a strategy to inform the private sector about critical supply chain risks; and use measures developed to monitor and track key trends relating to transfer of such technologies, and relating to U.S. government investments in innovation and competitiveness compared to governments of other countries. The bill establishes the Council on Critical Technologies and Security to advise the President on matters relating to challenges posed by foreign powers with respect to technology acquisition and transfer.
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Timeline
Jan 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-29
Introduced in Senate
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
  • January 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-29
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 16, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 24, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger

C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 116-29: A bill to establish the Office of Critical Technologies and Security, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsIntellectual propertyPublic contracts and procurementTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictions