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Proposed Amendment to Require Security Reviews of Chinese Tech Companies

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6214

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would mandate a formal, recurring federal review process for ten specific Chinese firms, potentially leading to a ban on their communications equipment or services in U.S. networks if deemed a security risk.

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 required to initiate annual security review requests and update its restricted equipment list based on interagency findings.

Listed Chinese Technology Companies

These entities are subject to mandatory, recurring national security assessments regarding their communications equipment and services.

U.S. Telecommunications Providers

Providers may be prohibited from using equipment or services from companies added to the FCC's restricted list.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senate Amendment 6214 would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to annually request security assessments of specific Chinese technology companies. If an determines these companies pose a national security risk, the FCC would be required to add their equipment or services to a restricted list.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a company is found to be an 'unacceptable risk'?

The FCC must add that company's communications equipment or services to the restricted list published under the .

Does this amendment apply only to the companies listed?

No, the review also applies to any affiliate, subsidiary, or joint venture partner of the listed entities.

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Discoveries

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Mandatory Annual Review

The amendment shifts from ad-hoc security reviews to a mandatory, recurring annual assessment cycle for specific foreign entities.

Federal Communications Commission

Connected Entities

organizationContemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited“Entity subject to the proposed security review.”Map →

organizationChangXin Memory Technologies, Inc.“Entity subject to the proposed security review.”Map →

organizationWuXi AppTec Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to the proposed security review.”Map →

personMr. Banks“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationChina Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to the proposed security review.”Map →

organizationQuectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to the proposed security review.”Map →

organizationYangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to the proposed security review.”Map →

organizationBGI Group“Entity subject to the proposed 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 the proposed security review.”Map →

organizationBYD Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to the proposed security review.”Map →

organizationMGI Tech Co., Ltd.“Entity subject to the proposed security review.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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