Previously we reported on President Trump’s Executive Orders banning U.S. nationals’ investment in designated Chinese companies that pose a threat to our national security under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Law360 reports that under that ban a total of 44 companies were designated as Communist Chinese Military Companies (CCMCs). In addition, we reported on the implementation of requirements of the Federal government and its supply chain not to use or purchase designated Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services due to the threats they pose to our national security. Contractors are now required to report if they use or would deliver covered equipment or services and the agencies are directed not to buy from such contractors unless an exception or exemption applies.
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Record Breaking Number of Executive Orders Issued in First Week
By Susan Ebner on
President Biden entered office on January 20, 2021, without the usual parades, inaugural balls, and so forth that are the hallmarks of the establishment of a new administration. Typically only a few Executive Orders are issued in the early days while the Administration gets its sea legs and focuses on the confirmation and appointment of…