S 1419
Pcbetter act of 2021
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The Protecting Critical Boards and Electronics Through Transparency and Enduring Reinvestment Act of 2021 (PCBETTER Act) aims to strengthen the U.S. electronics industry and national security by establishing a fund to support domestic manufacturing of printed circuit boards and related technologies. The bill requires the Department of Defense to identify and address national security risks associated with printed circuit boards sourced from certain foreign countries, and mandates increased transparency regarding the origin of these components. It also directs the Department of Defense to test systems for vulnerabilities and implement preventative measures.
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