Official U.S. Senate legislative records

U.S. House Passes 28 Bills to Counter China, Including BIOSECURE Act, DJI Drone Ban, and Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act

Sep 9, 2024, 08:43 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a series of bills aimed at countering China's influence, including the BIOSECURE Act, which prohibits federal contracting with Chinese biotech companies such as WuXi AppTec and BGI. The legislation also includes measures to bar new drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI from operating in the United States. These bills, primarily led by House Republicans but with bipartisan support, are part of a broader effort to address national security concerns and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains. In total, 28 measures are being considered, requiring a 2/3 majority to pass. The Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act, another significant bill, imposes financial sanctions on top Chinese officials should China take aggressive actions against Taiwan. Additionally, the House passed the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, which aims to reduce reliance on Chinese battery technology. Other measures include restricting Confucius Institutes on college campuses and addressing the fentanyl crisis.