H.R. 4802: Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill, referred to as the **Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025**, seeks to limit the use of certain foreign-made light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology in connection with contracts and grants administered by the Secretary of Transportation. The main focus is on prohibiting contracts and grants related to LiDAR technology sourced from designated foreign entities, which are considered adversarial to the United States.

Key Provisions of the Bill

Definitions

The bill provides definitions for key terms related to LiDAR technology and the foreign entities involved. Specifically, it outlines what constitutes a "covered foreign country," "covered LiDAR company," and "covered LiDAR technology." These definitions refer to specific criteria established in previous legislation regarding national defense and security.

Prohibitions on Procurement and Contracts

The Secretary of Transportation is prohibited from:

Procuring or obtaining:
- Any covered LiDAR technology.
- Any LiDAR technology produced or provided by a covered LiDAR company.
- Any LiDAR technology produced in or provided by a covered foreign country.
Entering into contracts:
- Contracts cannot be extended or renewed unless the contracting entity certifies that it will not use covered LiDAR technology.

Waivers

The Secretary may grant waivers to this prohibition on a case-by-case basis. To do so, the Secretary must provide a written certification to specific committees in Congress, stating that the activity is in the national interest of the United States, at least 15 days prior to the activity.

Restrictions on Fund Use

In addition to contracting, the Secretary must ensure that federal loan or grant funds cannot be used to procure or use any of the aforementioned LiDAR technologies.

Applicability

These provisions will apply to obligations and expenditures of funds, as well as contracts, starting from June 30, 2026. However, there are exceptions for particular applications related to vehicle safety standards and research or testing purposes.