Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has proposed a bill focused on countering Chinese influence in the space industry. But experts say a beneficial-ownership disclosure requirement included in the legislation could have impact far beyond just that sector. Details, context, and the bill are inside.
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has published its 2021 report to Congress, and the 44-page document includes recommendations that would impact FIRRMA, CFIUS, export controls, and more. Details and the complete USCC report are inside.
Two U.S. Senators have floated a bill that would expand CFIUS oversight of transactions involving sensitive personal data, from geolocation information to genetic test results. Might sound familiar if you’ve heard of “TID” businesses. Details, context, and overlap with TID is inside.
A Republican Congressman from Wisconsin is preparing legislation that would create a new disclosure requirement for companies that are subsidized by foreign governments. The bill would impact those entities when pursuing large mergers. Details inside.
For the second, no, third time, Congressional leaders have introduced legislation that would put the Secretary of Agriculture on CFIUS. Inside is an update on the legislation, the actual bill, the prior attempts, and insights on why it matters (or not).
Fresh on the heels of a bill that would boost CFIUS authority in higher education, three new pieces of legislation were floated that would impact the Commission and FDI matters. Details on the bills — focused on the U.S. supply chain, personal data, and more — are inside.
The presidents of four major higher-education organizations have delivered a letter to the U.S. Senators who proposed having CFIUS review foreign gifts and contracts to colleges and universities. Details, their objections, the proposed legislation, and more are inside.
The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has drafted bipartisan legislation aimed at countering the global influence of China. Among other provisions, the draft measure would expand the scope of CFIUS. Details, the full draft, contacts, and more are inside.
Three U.S. Senators have proposed legislation that would give the chair of CFIUS greater power in defining emerging and foundational technologies. The bill is the latest in a series aimed at expanding CFIUS authority. Details, excerpts, the complete bill, contacts, related proposals, and more are inside.
Following up on a House bill introduced last month, two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation that would formally place the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture as a member of CFIUS. Details, the full bill, the companion House bill, and recent historical context is inside.