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Proposed Rules for Reviewing Chinese Tech Companies in U.S. Networks

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6476

June 24, 2026

National SecurityTelecommunicationsDefense PolicySupply Chain SecurityChina

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would create a mandatory review process for ten major Chinese firms, potentially leading to the removal of their equipment from U.S. telecommunications infrastructure if deemed a national security threat.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Communications Commission

The agency is tasked with requesting annual security reviews and updating the restricted equipment list based on interagency findings.

Telecommunications providers

Providers may be required to remove or stop using equipment from companies added to the restricted list.

Listed Chinese technology companies

These entities are subject to mandatory national security reviews regarding their equipment and services.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senate Amendment 6476 would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to request formal national security reviews of specific Chinese technology companies. If these companies are found to pose an unacceptable risk, their equipment and services would be added to a restricted list, effectively banning their use in U.S. telecommunications networks.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies would be reviewed under this amendment?
The amendment lists ten specific companies: Hangzhou Yushu Technology (Unitree), BGI Group, MGI Tech, Quectel Wireless Solutions, China Mobile, CATL, BYD, WuXi AppTec, Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), and ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT).
What happens if a company is found to be a security risk?
If an determines a company poses an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security, the FCC is required to add that company's communications equipment or services to the restricted list under the .

Why It Matters

This amendment would create a mandatory review process for ten major Chinese firms, potentially leading to the removal of their equipment from U.S. telecommunications infrastructure if deemed a national security threat.

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Discoveries

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Mandatory Annual Review Cycle

The amendment shifts from ad-hoc security reviews to a mandatory annual request cycle for specific Chinese entities.

Federal Communications Commission

Connected Entities

organizationContemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited“Entity subject to potential security review.”Map →
organizationChangXin Memory Technologies, Inc.“Entity subject to potential security review.”Map →
organizationWuXi AppTec Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to potential security review.”Map →
personMr. Banks“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →
organizationChina Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to potential security review.”Map →
organizationQuectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to potential security review.”Map →
organizationYangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to potential security review.”Map →
organizationBGI Group“Entity subject to potential security review.”Map →
organizationFederal Communications Commission“The agency responsible for requesting reviews and maintaining the restricted equ”Map →
organizationHangzhou Yushu Technology Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to potential security review.”Map →
organizationBYD Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to potential security review.”Map →
organizationMGI Tech Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to potential security review.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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