HR 8787 · 119th CongressIntroduced

Banning foreign payment processors for military retailers

Defense & Aerospace

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Summary

What the bill does

This bill would stop the Department of Defense from doing business with retailers that use payment processing equipment or services from companies based in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or other countries deemed a national security risk. The Secretary of Defense must review all current retailers and issue rules to cut ties with those using such equipment. Starting in 2027, no new contracts can be made with these retailers.

Why it matters

The stakes

This bill affects military personnel and their families who shop at stores on military bases. It aims to protect their payment data from being handled by foreign companies that could pose a security threat.

Major public companies this covers

Alibaba GroupBABA
Tencent HoldingsTCEHY

The vote

How the chamber split

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The debate

What each side says

Supporters

It protects the payment data of service members from being processed by companies in countries that may pose a national security risk.bill
It ensures that the Department of Defense does not indirectly support foreign entities that could be adversarial to the United States.bill

Critics

It could disrupt existing contracts and limit the number of payment processors available for military retailers, potentially causing logistical issues.report
The definition of 'country of concern' is broad and could be expanded by the Secretary of Defense, creating uncertainty for businesses.bill

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Money lens

Defense & Aerospace money, split by party

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