Bill · H.R. 4802· House(119-HR-4802)
Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 12/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Dusty Johnson
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 9
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025. It stops the Secretary of Transportation from signing, extending, or renewing contracts with, or giving grants to, any group that uses or gets light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology from certain foreign entities. Under this bill, the Secretary is banned from getting specific foreign-made LiDAR technology or entering into contracts unless the entity certifies they will not use it. The bill also stops loan and grant money from being used to buy or use this specific foreign LiDAR technology. These rules start applying on June 30, 2026. However, the bill does not apply to certain vehicle safety exemptions, waivers, testing, research, evaluation, analysis, or training.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill enhances national security by prohibiting the use of certain foreign-made LiDAR technology in federally funded transportation infrastructure.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill increases federal oversight by placing strict procurement conditions on entities receiving Department of Transportation funds.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The requirement for contractors to submit formal certifications regarding their technology usage improves accountability and transparency.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Business owners contracting with the Department of Transportation face new restrictions and certification requirements regarding their technology supply chain.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2
The restrictions on using certain foreign LiDAR technology may create compliance and sourcing challenges for small businesses seeking transportation contracts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection Against Foreign Tech: Under Section 2(b) and Section 2(c), the Secretary of Transportation cannot buy, use, or fund certain foreign LiDAR technology or work with companies that use it, which stops federal transportation money from going toward these foreign items.
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Transparency Through Certification: Under Section 2(b)(1)(B), entities wanting to contract with the Secretary must submit a certification stating that they will not use the prohibited foreign LiDAR technology in their contract work, holding companies accountable to the public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Contracting Restrictions: Under Section 2(b) and Section 2(c), businesses and entities are restricted from using certain foreign LiDAR technology if they want to receive transportation contracts, grants, or loans from the Secretary, which could limit their choices of technology and partners.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support-2
- 12/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/1/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 11/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/31/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/3/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 7/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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