HR 2246119th CongressIn Committee

Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act

Introduced: Mar 21, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-Kentucky)

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The FIGHT China Act establishes comprehensive sanctions and investment restrictions targeting the People's Republic of China to protect U.S. national security. The legislation authorizes sanctions against covered foreign persons involved in defense and surveillance sectors, prohibits U.S. investments in prohibited Chinese technologies including advanced semiconductors and AI, requires notifications for certain investments, and establishes enforcement mechanisms with significant civil penalties.

Key Points

1Authorizes sanctions against Chinese persons in defense and surveillance sectors
2Prohibits U.S. investments in advanced Chinese technologies (semiconductors, AI, quantum, hypersonics)
3Requires notifications for investments in notifiable technologies
4Establishes $150 million for implementation and enforcement
5Imposes civil penalties up to $250,000 or twice transaction value
6Creates public database of covered foreign persons and requires regular reporting

Impact Areas

U.S.-China economic and technology relationsAmerican investors and financial institutionsChinese technology and defense companiesNational security and intelligence communitiesGlobal supply chains and technology development

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