On July 14, Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH13) introduced the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2021 (H.R.7611) which includes a section requiring government agencies to work with the FBI or another federal entity to investigate any technology owned or connected to Iran in order to assess the risk of cyber-espionage or sabotage before using it. The stipulation also applies to China, Russia, and North Korea. Rep. Ryan (D-OH13) Introduces Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2021, H.R.7611
On July 14, Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH13) introduced the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2021 (H.R.7611) which includes a section requiring government agencies to work with the FBI or another federal entity to investigate any technology owned or connected to Iran in order to assess the risk of cyber-espionage or sabotage before using it. The stipulation also applies to China, Russia, and North Korea.