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H.R.6576

SAFE LiDAR Act Stopping Adversaries From Exploiting LiDAR Act of 2025

Introduced·12/10/25

The SAFE LiDAR Act restricts the use of LiDAR technology from foreign adversaries in the United States.

The SAFE LiDAR Act aims to restrict the use of LiDAR technology from foreign adversaries in the United States. It defines "covered foreign adversary light detection and ranging technology" as technology developed by China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. The Act prohibits transactions involving this technology, with exceptions for certain activities and legacy products. The Secretary of Commerce can issue waivers if certain conditions are met, such as eliminating national security threats and transferring control of the technology to non-affiliated parties.

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History

Dec 10, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Dec 10, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.