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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Ban on Federal Funding for Certain Foreign-Made Vehicles
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senate Amendment 6369 proposes to restrict the use of federal funds for purchasing vehicles or charging infrastructure from companies based in or controlled by 'covered nations.' The amendment requires the U.S. Trade Representative to maintain a public list of these restricted entities and applies to both transit-related and other Department of Transportation funding.
If enacted, this amendment would prohibit federal agencies and transit authorities from using federal grants to buy buses or charging equipment from specific foreign-linked companies, potentially shifting procurement contracts to domestic or non-restricted suppliers.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of Transportation
The agency is prohibited from awarding or obligating funds for specific vehicle and infrastructure procurements.
Transit agencies
These entities must ensure their procurement contracts for buses and charging infrastructure comply with the new restrictions to remain eligible for federal funding.
U.S. Trade Representative
The office is required to develop and maintain a public list of restricted foreign-linked entities.
Foreign-linked vehicle manufacturers
Companies identified as 'covered entities' will be ineligible for federal procurement contracts under the specified programs.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Expansion of Procurement Restrictions
The amendment expands existing restrictions in 49 U.S.C. 5323(u) to cover all Department of Transportation funding, not just transit-specific grants.
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