East Michigan News

Today, Congressman John Moolenaar expressed his approval following the advancement of legislation by the House Ways and Means Committee. This legislation includes his NO GOTION policy as part of a budget reconciliation package.

"Gotion and its parent company have well-documented ties to the Chinese Communist Party and under no circumstance should American taxpayers fund companies beholden to our adversaries. I am grateful the House Ways and Means Committee has passed my NO GOTION policy in its budget reconciliation package. This policy will ensure that the federal tax dollars of hard-working Michigan families never go to Gotion and other companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. This is common sense, and I will continue my work in Congress to ensure this becomes law," Moolenaar stated.

The NO GOTION policy aims to prevent foreign entities of concern from claiming green energy production tax credits established by the Biden administration in the "Inflation Reduction Act."

Moolenaar's proposal responds to actions by Gotion, a company affiliated with the CCP, which has been exploring ways to utilize these tax credits. Gotion plans to build factories in Green Charter Township, Michigan, and Kankakee, Illinois.

Gotion operates as a "wholly owned and controlled" subsidiary of Gotion High-Tech, a battery company based in China. According to its by-laws, Gotion High-Tech is required to “carry out Party activities in accordance with the Constitution of the [Chinese Communist Party].” A 2024 investigation by the House Select Committee on the CCP revealed that the company relies on forced labor within its supply chain. Additionally, an amended Foreign Agents Registration Act filing disclosed that Gotion receives subsidies from the Chinese government.