U.S. House Advances Bill Targeting Foreign Officials Over U.S. Firms

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee approved H.R. 9834 by a 15-8 vote, allowing entry restrictions on foreign officials for discriminatory investigations of American companies. The dispute centers on the South Korean Fair Trade Commission's actions against Coupang.

• House Judiciary Committee approved bill 15 votes to 8
• Bill would restrict entry for officials discriminating against U.S. companies
• Republicans cited KFTC claims against Coupang
• Democrats warned of diplomatic complications