Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Fights to Keep Chinese Technology out of America’s Defense Systems

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) introduced 3 new pieces of legislation today to address China's dual-use technology. These bills focus on 3 key sectors- cellular modules, advanced robotics, and biotechnology- that the People's Liberation Army of China uses to integrate commercial technology into its military capabilities. This legislation seeks to fill gaps in current U.S. policy by recognizing foreign capabilities, determining risks, and keeping our servicemen and women safe.

These standalone bills are based on amendments previously introduced by the Congresswoman for the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the Blocking Foreign Cellular Modules in Defense Systems Act of 2026, S. 5598, introduced by Senator Banks (R-IN).

This legislation displays Congresswoman Biggs' continued focus on putting America First and addressing threats to our national security.

"It is essential that our national security policy continues to evolve as the Chinese Communist Party looks to achieve military-civil fusion," said Congresswoman Biggs. "By strengthening the ability to assess and mitigate these risks, it enhances ongoing efforts to safeguard U.S. military personnel and our critical national security infrastructure."

"Communist China is working every day to undermine America's military advantage. We must identify and eliminate vulnerabilities in our defense systems and infrastructure before our adversaries can exploit them," said Senator Banks. "Protecting our military from foreign supply chain threats is essential to keeping our nation safe."

"Under its military-civil fusion strategy, the Chinese Communist Party has erased the line between its commercial sector and its armed forces. Beijing is exploiting that to embed itself in American supply chains and research and to undermine U.S. military systems," said Alexandria Paolozzi Moore, Senior Director of Government Relations at FDD Action. "Technology doesn't have to be built for the battlefield to be weaponized. That is why Washington needs to judge dual-use technology by who controls it and what that control makes possible. FDD Action supports these bills because they require the government to find, assess, and act on adversary-linked risks in biotechnology, cellular modules, and robotic systems. Congress should move these bills without delay."

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