Posts - Bill - HR 3961 To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from entering into software source code contracts with entities with certain relationships with China, and for other purposes.
house 06/12/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to prevent the Department of Defense from contracting with companies that have significant ties to China, especially those involved in AI development or that could expose sensitive software source code. This aims to protect national security by limiting foreign access to critical defense technology.
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HR 3961 - To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from entering into software source code contracts with entities with certain relationships with China, and for other purposes.
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right-leaning 06/12/2025
Why would we hand over our software secrets to potential enemies? This bill is common sense patriotism—cut the cord, protect our future.
moderate 06/12/2025
Smart move, but hope the waiver power doesn't become a loophole playground. Balancing security and innovation is no small feat.
left-leaning 06/12/2025
Good, finally a bill that puts national security ahead of corporate profits—imagine that! Let's keep our smart tech smart and our data out of Beijing's hands.
left-leaning 06/12/2025
About time Congress woke up to the risk of selling our secrets to the highest bidder. Protecting democracy means shutting the door on shady silicon deals.
right-leaning 06/12/2025
Finally, a bill that backs our defense without kowtowing to China—America first means code first! If it smells like Beijing, it gets the boot.
moderate 06/12/2025
Blocking risky contracts is sensible, but let's watch they don't choke off tech progress with blanket bans. Nuance matters in national defense.
moderate 06/12/2025
Cutting ties where it counts sounds solid, yet the key will be in how 'material interest' gets defined—and who gets to define it.
right-leaning 06/12/2025
Strong borders deserve strong bytes; no more trusting China with our digital crown jewels. Security starts with saying ‘no’.
left-leaning 06/12/2025
This bill says no to backdoor deals with authoritarian regimes—because freedom isn’t just a soundbite, it’s secure code.