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Congressman John Moolenaar, a member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has voted in favor of a report that proposes nearly 150 policy recommendations to reset the economic relationship between the U.S. and China. This report, supported by bipartisan members of the committee, aims to address the economic aggression of the CCP and ensure a level playing field for American workers and businesses.

One of the recommendations pushed by Moolenaar focuses on preventing American tax dollars from going to companies that are beholden to the CCP. In his own words, Moolenaar explains, "Our economic relationship with the Chinese Communist Party must change. The CCP has been using its economic aggression to take advantage of American policies. Michigan workers and businesses are hurting because of it." He emphasizes the importance of safeguarding energy research and ensuring that CCP-affiliated companies do not receive taxpayer funding.

Another recommendation supported by Moolenaar concerns national security guardrails to protect energy research. The report acknowledges the significance of energy research, particularly in the field of electric vehicle (EV) battery technology. It states, "Encourage and fund research for EV battery technology... while ensuring the implementation of national security guardrails against the flow of federal incentives to the CCP." Moolenaar believes that these measures are crucial to the future of the nation and calls on Congress to swiftly address the committee's recommendations, including passing his NO GOTION Act.

The NO GOTION Act, introduced by Moolenaar in November, aims to prohibit companies based in China, or their subsidiaries, from receiving green energy tax credits established under President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. The act seeks to prevent any official giveaways of taxpayers' income to oppressive nations.

The full report of the House Select Committee can be accessed online.

In conclusion, Congressman Moolenaar's support for aggressive measures to reset the US-CCP economic relationship underscores the need for change in American policies. By advocating for policies that safeguard energy research and prevent taxpayer funding from going to CCP-affiliated companies, Moolenaar aims to create a level playing field and protect the interests of American workers and businesses.

To learn more, click on this link: https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/moolenaar-votes-aggressive-measures-reset-us-ccp-economic-relationship