US House Passes FCC Ban Bill of Dahua / Hikvision, 420 - 4
The US House, by a 420 - 4 vote, passed a bill to "ensure" that the FCC "does not approve radio frequency devices that pose a national security risk", including Dahua and Hikvision. The next step is for the Senate to vote, where it is expected to pass.
Related, a US Congressman gave a speech on the House floor imploring for a "full stop to China from infiltrating our networks" in front of a poster labeling Hikvision and Dahua "Chinese Threats To Our National Security."
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Update (**/**/**): The Senate is expected to vote on the Secure Equipment Act within 2 weeks due to strong bipartisan support, according to individuals with knowledge of the matter. The Senate Commerce Committee is seeking to fast-track official approval after verbally agreeing to the House version of the bill.
Update (**/**/**): Today, Hikvision notified partners that this bill passed the house. The bulletin misleadingly says “Even though the House has acted, nothing requires the Senate to act,” suggesting the Senate could ignore the legislation. This is highly unlikely for a bill that passed the House with bipartisan, near-unanimous support.