No CCP Consultants Act

HR 6146, the "No CCP Consultants Act," prohibits the U.S. Department of State from entering into, renewing, or extending contracts or grants with companies that have ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the People’s Liberation Army, or other covered Chinese or Russian entities within the past year. It directly affects consulting firms bidding for State Department work, requiring them to disclose past contracts or funding from covered entities and certifying they have severed such ties before contracting. Key mechanisms include mandatory disclosure of past relationships, penalties for non-disclosure (contract termination and up to 5 years of debarment), and a certification process for firms to regain eligibility. The bill defines "covered entities" broadly to include the CCP, Chinese military agencies, sanctioned Chinese companies, and certain Russian entities, targeting consulting services in national security-related industries like semiconductors, AI, and cybersecurity.