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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3961· House(119-HR-3961)

To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from entering into software source code contracts with entities with certain relationships with China, and for other purposes.

Rep. Fallon
Age: 59 years
Texas
Introduced
6/12/2025
Last activity
6/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Pat Fallon
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 0
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to prevent the Secretary of Defense from entering into, renewing, or extending contracts for software source code with specific entities. The prohibition applies to persons who have certain relationships with a "covered country," such as China. These relationships include owning or funding artificial intelligence research facilities in that country or allowing access that could lead to reverse engineering. It also covers entities operating data centers in a covered country related to the software. The Secretary of Defense has the authority to waive these restrictions if it serves national security interests.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7

    The bill enhances national security by preventing foreign adversaries from accessing sensitive software source code.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+4

    The bill expands the Secretary of Defense's authority to restrict specific software contracts based on national security.

  • Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+3

    The bill imposes new restrictions on how tech entities interact with the Department of Defense regarding source code.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    The bill could negatively impact businesses that operate data centers or AI research in covered countries.