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House passes 'Fire Act' to curb foreign influence; amendment bans some surrogacy contracts
Summary
The Florida House approved CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the so‑called 'Fire Act,' creating new registration and procurement limits tied to foreign countries of concern and adopting an amendment that invalidates some surrogacy contracts involving those countries. Sponsors said the measure protects infrastructure and public officials; critics warned of scope and implementation questions. (86–20)
The Florida House on Wednesday passed CS/CS/CS/HB 905, a package of measures aimed at limiting foreign influence on state government, curbing certain procurement ties to designated countries of concern and tightening restrictions on cultural agreements. Representative Persons Mullica, the bill sponsor, told colleagues the measure requires registration by agents tied to foreign countries of concern, bans certain gifts and authorizes limited state oversight of information‑technology contracts that could be remotely accessed or controlled.
"The Fire Act stands for the people of Florida," Representative…
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