National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021

The National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021 would establish a federal committee to review and potentially block U.S. companies from moving critical manufacturing, supply chains, or research and development to foreign adversaries like China and Russia. The bill focuses on protecting "national critical capabilities," which include essential industries such as medical supplies, semiconductors, and large-capacity batteries. For everyday citizens, this legislation aims to prevent shortages of vital goods and protect national security by ensuring that the production of key technologies and resources remains under domestic oversight or within reliable global networks.