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H.R. 4311

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017

This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to expand the scope of "covered transaction" subject to the review of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). CFIUS analyzes the national security implications of foreign investment in the United States.

A covered transaction includes:

  • any merger, acquisition, or takeover that could result in foreign control of any U.S. business,
  • the purchase or lease of real estate located in the United States that is in close proximity to a U.S. military installation or to another U.S. government facility or property that is sensitive for reasons relating to national security,
  • other investment in a U.S. critical technology company or U.S. critical infrastructure company,
  • any change in a foreign investor's rights that results in foreign control of a U.S. business,
  • the contribution of intellectual property to a foreign person, or
  • any other transaction, transfer, agreement, or arrangement designed to evade or circumvent the authority of CFIUS.

The bill revises other provisions relating to CFIUS, including the length of its review period, special hiring authority and funding, and authority to mandate reviews or take unilateral action.

Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade Prior to Referral.

Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9](R-NC)Sponsor
50 cosponsors8 D42 R
50cosponsors6committees10actions2related bills28subjects
  1. Committee

    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade Prior to Referral.

    Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Budget Committee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  5. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  6. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  7. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  8. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Financial Services Committee
  9. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017 — Informed