Bill · H.R. 5287· House(119-HR-5287)
China Advanced Technology Monitoring Act
- Introduced
- 9/10/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the China Advanced Technology Monitoring Act. It requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report for five years starting by May 1, 2026. The report focuses on the advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities of the People's Republic of China. It must be given to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill also states what specific elements must be included in the report. Finally, the report must be submitted in an unclassified form with a classified annex, and the unclassified part must be posted on a public website.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires unclassified portions of the semiconductor assessment report to be published publicly online.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+2
The bill enhances oversight of foreign technological and semiconductor capabilities relevant to national security.
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill mandates federal reporting requirements for the Department of Defense regarding foreign semiconductor capabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(c) requires the unclassified portion or synopsis of the annual report to be made available on a publicly available website of the Federal Government with a notice published in the Federal Register. This is positive because it keeps the public informed about what the government is finding out regarding foreign technology.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly mention any potential negative consequences, burdens, or specific sections that would harm individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2Improves International Alliances+1
- 10/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
James MoylanRepublican · Guam