Proposed Ban on Federal Funding for Certain Foreign-Made Vehicles

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would prohibit federal agencies and transit authorities from using federal grants to buy buses or charging equipment from specific foreign-linked companies, potentially shifting procurement contracts to domestic or non-restricted suppliers.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Transportation

The agency is prohibited from awarding or obligating funds for specific vehicle and infrastructure procurements.

Transit agencies

These entities must ensure their procurement contracts for buses and charging infrastructure comply with the new restrictions to remain eligible for federal funding.

U.S. Trade Representative

The office is required to develop and maintain a public list of restricted foreign-linked entities.

Foreign-linked vehicle manufacturers

Companies identified as 'covered entities' will be ineligible for federal procurement contracts under the specified programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senate Amendment 6369 proposes to restrict the use of federal funds for purchasing vehicles or charging infrastructure from companies based in or controlled by 'covered nations.' The amendment requires the U.S. Trade Representative to maintain a public list of these restricted entities and applies to both transit-related and other Department of Transportation funding.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'covered entity' under this amendment?

It is a company based in, headquartered in, or controlled by a 'covered nation,' or one owned/controlled by a covered individual or foreign subsidiary.

Does this ban apply to all vehicles?

It applies to 'covered vehicles' () and electric power trains produced by restricted entities, specifically targeting buses and their charging infrastructure.

Are there any exceptions to the funding ban?

Yes, the Department of Transportation may still procure these items for the purpose of motor vehicle safety research, testing, or official inspections and investigations.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would prohibit federal agencies and transit authorities from using federal grants to buy buses or charging equipment from specific foreign-linked companies, potentially shifting procurement contracts to domestic or non-restricted suppliers.

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Expansion of Procurement Restrictions

The amendment expands existing restrictions in 49 U.S.C. 5323(u) to cover all Department of Transportation funding, not just transit-specific grants.

Department of Transportation

Connected Entities

personMs. Baldwin“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

personAttorney General“Consulted for the creation of the restricted entity list.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Transportation“The agency subject to the funding prohibitions.”Map →

organizationUnited States Trade Representative“Responsible for creating and updating the list of restricted entities.”Map →

personMr. Cornyn“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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