# Congress Proposes Federal Hardware Restrictions

Representative Brad Finstad introduced the Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act, which would prohibit the U.S. government from purchasing computers and printers from companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party. The proposal has not been enacted, and the signal provides no implementation timeline or identifies affected companies. If advanced, it could change federal hardware supplier eligibility and sourcing decisions.

- Federal contractors and hardware suppliers should distinguish the proposal from current requirements; it does not establish a purchase restriction at this stage.
- Companies selling computers or printers to the federal government may benefit from reviewing product sourcing and corporate affiliation information relevant to the proposed restriction.
- The proposal could affect competition and procurement planning for federal hardware if enacted, but the signal identifies no specific contracts, vendors, or compliance dates.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. House of Representatives
- U.S. government

### Sources
- [Finstad Proposes Restrictions on Federal Technology Purchases - Ingstad Media](https://ingstadmedia.com/finstad-proposes-restrictions-on-federal-technology-purchases) - Ingstad Media