S. 4586In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
Senate bill targets DeepSeek, Unitree and other Chinese tech firms as security risks
Data as of July 14, 2026
The bill gives agencies one year to assess named Chinese tech firms or see their products automatically banned from federal use.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
The "Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026" requires U.S. national security agencies to review whether DeepSeek, Unitree Robotics, DEEP Robotics, BrainCo, Manycore Tech, Game Science Interactive, and their subsidiaries or partners pose security risks. Agencies have one year to decide; if they miss the deadline, the products are automatically added to a federal "covered list" that restricts use in government systems. The Secretary of Defense must also consider labeling these firms as "Chinese military companies."
Who does it affect?
Affects the named Chinese tech companies, U.S. agencies conducting the reviews, and U.S. businesses, government users, or consumers relying on their AI tools, robots, or software.
Why does it matter?
Being placed on the covered list would restrict federal purchasing and network use of the affected products, and companies partnering with or reselling this technology could face reduced access to government markets.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- May 20, 2026
- Latest action:
- May 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
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