The proposed legislation, titled the CLEAR Act of 2025 , seeks to strengthen the identification process for Chinese military companies operating in the United States. It amends a specific section of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The bill mandates that the Secretary annually review any Chinese entity added to other United States Government lists that are subject to restrictions or scrutiny due to their activities or affiliations. This ensures that such entities are considered for inclusion on the official list of Chinese military companies. The goal is to create a more unified and comprehensive approach to addressing national security concerns related to these entities.