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
As the 118th Congress concludes, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has delivered remarks highlighting the committee's efforts over the past two years to address perceived threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Chairman Moolenaar emphasized that "the Chinese Communist Party poses an existential threat to America," citing concerns over military, economic, and ideological aggression. The committee's work has focused on several key areas: securing America domestically and internationally, promoting economic prosperity, winning future technological races, and supporting human rights while countering CCP influence.
The committee released fact sheets detailing its activities in hearings, investigations, events, and legislation during this Congress. Among these actions was a historic policy report outlining strategies to reset U.S.-China relations. This included 150 bipartisan recommendations aimed at fostering American innovation and reducing dependency on China for vital supply chains.
Moolenaar introduced legislation intended to revoke China's privileged trade status with the United States. He stated that depending on supply chains controlled by China is "untenable and dangerous" for Americans. Consequently, bipartisan legislation was introduced to safeguard U.S. supply chains and reduce economic dependence on China.
The committee also addressed human rights issues linked to China's supply chains. Companies such as CATL and Gotion have been blacklisted by the federal government due to ties with China's military highlighted by the committee's findings.
Further investigations revealed evidence of Chinese government subsidies facilitating fentanyl flow into the U.S., leading to new legislation holding China accountable for this crisis. Additionally, partnerships between American universities and Chinese institutions were scrutinized for aiding in weaponry development; resulting closures include joint institutes at Georgia Tech and Cal-Berkeley.
Reports also examined how Wall Street firms have invested in Chinese companies associated with military modernization and human rights abuses. Moreover, a covert CCP police station in New York City was closed following exposure by the FBI.
In addressing domestic influence concerns, Moolenaar noted progress with a bill passed to divest TikTok from CCP ownership as part of efforts against surveillance risks.
With continued support from Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries, Moolenaar expressed his commitment to lead further bipartisan efforts against CCP influences within another term of Congress.
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