Bill would widen ban on federal transit funds for Chinese-linked vehicles
In committeeH.R. 4361Latest action
Sponsor: Eric A. "Rick" Crawford · Representative · AR
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Official title: STOP China Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The STOP China Act would block nearly all DOT funds from buying vehicles or parts tied to China or flagged countries.
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What does this do?
The bill expands current rules blocking federal transit money from buying buses, trains, or vehicles from companies tied to China or other flagged nations. It adds a broader rule covering nearly all other Department of Transportation funding, banning purchases of vehicles, electric power trains, or related charging/fueling infrastructure from these "covered entities." Exceptions apply for safety testing, inspections, research, and contracts already underway.
Who does it affect?
Public transit agencies, state and local governments, and bus/train/vehicle-component manufacturers with ties to Chinese supply chains would be affected.
Why does it matter?
The change could limit vehicle or parts options for transit systems and possibly affect costs or availability where supply chains rely on restricted companies.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 14, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jul 15, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.