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A bill to establish the Office of Critical Technologies and Security, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressS-29| Senate 
| Updated: 1/4/2019
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (9)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 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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Timeline
Jan 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 24, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-618
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
  • January 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 4, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 24, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-618
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-618: 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

A bill to establish the Office of Critical Technologies and Security, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressS-29| Senate 
| Updated: 1/4/2019
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
Introduced in Senate
Jan 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 24, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-618
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
  • January 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 4, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 24, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-618
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (9)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-618: 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