Congressman John Moolenaar Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman John Moolenaar Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP | Official U.S. House headshot
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, established two years ago by the Republican majority, will continue its work in the upcoming Congress. This continuation is supported by bipartisan backing and anticipated support from officials in the incoming Trump administration.
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) expressed optimism about the committee's future, citing early appointments to President-elect Donald Trump's national security team as a positive sign. "I’m very optimistic that we’ll continue to make progress. The committee has been very bipartisan, and that proves that bipartisanship is still possible when Democrats and Republicans come together against a common threat, a common adversary," Moolenaar stated.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has indicated his support for the select committee's ongoing efforts. Moolenaar noted interest from several lawmakers wishing to join the panel, reinforcing his optimism about maintaining momentum into the next Congress.
Formed in December 2022, the committee consists of 13 Republicans and 11 Democrats. Its primary objectives include preventing China from acquiring advanced American technology and blocking Chinese companies from accessing goods that could enhance Beijing’s military capabilities.
Over its initial two years, the committee focused on various issues such as biosecurity, research security, banning TikTok—a Chinese-owned social media app—and addressing environmental concerns related to China. It also worked on preventing American technology loss to Chinese competitors.
The committee continues to address China's global influence activities, threats to critical infrastructure and cyberspace, transnational repression operations, economic aggression, suppression of democratic elements in Hong Kong, and treatment of Uyghurs—a minority group recognized by the U.S. government as victims of genocide.
Recently, Chairman Moolenaar introduced legislation aimed at revoking China's permanent normal trade relations status due to its state-run economy lacking a market system. He emphasized that "the committee’s work is far from done" and highlighted opportunities for legislative action both in upcoming weeks and throughout the next Congress.
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