Washington, D.C. – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released this statement after voting for legislation which passed the U.S. House of Representatives to counter the escalating threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This legislative package prioritizes American interests and values against threats from dangerous foreign actors. These bills are essential for safeguarding American national security, economic integrity, and domestic interests.
“Whether it’s reinstating Trump-era initiatives to counter CCP espionage, preventing foreign adversaries from purchasing American agricultural land, or halting taxpayer subsidies to China’s electric vehicle market, these bills are about restoring America’s sovereignty, independence, and strength,” said Congressman Moran. “We want to empower American citizens to stand firm against China’s encroachment on our lands and properties. It is critical that we push back against the CCP’s efforts to infiltrate our schools, land, and economy.”
Congressman Dan Newhouse’s (R-WA-04) Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 aims to enhance the monitoring and management of foreign-owned agricultural land. The legislation proposes stronger tracking mechanisms to ensure transparency regarding foreign land acquisitions and mandates a comprehensive review of such purchases by foreign adversaries. This measure is crucial to protecting American agriculture, preventing potential threats to national security, and ensuring that foreign entities do not compromise U.S. food supply chains and strategic assets. The bill passed the House with a vote of 269 to 149.
Congressman August Pfluger’s (R-TX-11) DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Actrestricts federal funding to educational institutions with Confucius Institutes often connected to the CCP. This legislation is designed to safeguard national security by preventing adversarial influence and protecting the integrity of American higher education, that prior to, have implicated in espionage and propaganda efforts aimed at influencing U.S. academia. The bill passed the House with a vote of 249 to 161.
Congresswoman Carol Miller’s (R-WV-01) End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024 aims to halt American subsidizing of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). This legislation would tighten the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) definition for the 30D EV tax credit and prohibit Chinese companies from accessing U.S. tax dollars. This bill passed the House with a vote of 217 to 192.
