Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2025

Prevention of technology diversion: The bill aims to prevent United States contributions to the development of dual-use technology in China, specifically targeting the military-civil fusion strategy (Section 2(a)(4)).

Protection of sensitive research areas: By establishing a website to list specific areas of research, the bill targets critical fields such as quantum computing, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence to prevent their use in military applications (Section 2(c)(1)(A)).

Restrictions on research and partnerships: Covered entities, including institutions of higher education and private research institutions, are prohibited from engaging in certain scientific research or technical exchanges with identified Chinese entities (Section 2(b)(1)).

Restrictions on private joint ventures: Private companies that receive Federal financial assistance are prohibited from forming partnerships or joint ventures for the purpose of engaging in certain scientific research or technical exchanges (Section 2(b)(2)).

Loss of Federal funding: Any covered entity that violates the prohibitions regarding research or fails to meet annual reporting requirements will be precluded from receiving any Federal financial assistance (Section 2(f)(1)).

Increased administrative burdens: Covered entities are required to submit annual reports disclosing existing, declined, or terminated research relationships with Chinese entities of concern (Section 2(e)(1)).