As the 118th Congress concludes, Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party delivered remarks highlighting the committee's efforts to address perceived threats from the CCP over the past two years.

The committee released fact sheets detailing its activities, including hearings, investigations, events, and legislation. Key areas of focus were securing America domestically and internationally, promoting economic prosperity, winning future technological races, and supporting human rights while countering CCP influence.

"The Chinese Communist Party poses an existential threat to America," Moolenaar stated. He emphasized that the CCP's actions undermine national security and sovereignty. The committee has sought bipartisan consensus on measures to protect American interests.

Over two years, the committee supported citizens against CCP-backed companies, collaborated with global allies, and passed legislation aimed at maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region. A significant policy report outlined strategies for resetting U.S.-China relations through 150 bipartisan recommendations.

Moolenaar introduced legislation to revoke China's privileged trade status with the U.S., aiming for fair trade practices. The committee also addressed China's control over critical mineral supply chains by introducing legislation to reduce dependency on China.

Human rights abuses linked to Chinese supply chains led to some companies being blacklisted by the federal government. "Companies like CATL and Gotion can no longer work with the Department of Defense," Moolenaar noted.

Investigations revealed evidence of China's role in fentanyl trafficking into the U.S., prompting new legislative proposals holding China accountable for this crisis. Collaborating with other committees exposed partnerships between American universities and Chinese institutions aiding military technology development.

Georgia Tech and Cal-Berkeley closed joint institutes with PRC universities following these revelations. Reports highlighted Wall Street investments in Chinese firms tied to military advancements and human rights violations.

The closure of a covert CCP police station in New York City by the FBI was another outcome of their work. The committee has supported Chinese dissidents opposing ongoing human rights abuses by the CCP.

Progress was made in combating CCP influence within the U.S., including passing a bill to divest TikTok from CCP ownership for privacy protection reasons.

With support from Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries, Moolenaar expressed commitment to continuing bipartisan efforts against CCP influence over another term.