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Michael S. Barr: “I have legislation, the Chinese Military and Surveillance Company Sanctions Act, that uses the OFAC SDN list to target…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
I have legislation, the Chinese Military and Surveillance Company Sanctions Act, that uses the OFAC SDN list to target the financing of military and surveillance companies that act counter to the national security of the United States.
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Michael S. Barr

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Barr discusses his legislation aimed at sanctioning companies threatening U.S. security.

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