Chairman John Moolenaar, alongside Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi and Representative Darin LaHood, introduced the Advanced AI Security Readiness Act. This legislation aims to empower the NSA, establish cybersecurity standards, and protect American innovation from foreign threats.
Efforts continue to advance the Chip Security Act after a Wall Street Journal report highlighted how Chinese firms evade U.S. export controls by outsourcing AI compute to Southeast Asia and smuggling data back into China.
In response to reports of Chinese firms supporting Iran’s drone program, calls have intensified for the Treasury Department to investigate and sanction companies linked to Tehran's military buildup. This is part of a broader effort to disrupt China's support for terrorism.
Chairman Moolenaar raised concerns about America's vulnerability to foreign attacks. Additionally, Rep. Nathaniel Moran exposed how a Chinese firm exploited a loophole to overturn a U.S. trade enforcement ruling, urging Congress to pass the PREVAIL Act against future IP theft by the CCP.
Concerns were also raised over China's attempt to build an embassy compound atop sensitive financial infrastructure in London, with calls for reassessment of the site due to national security risks.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held hearings for Jacob Helberg as Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth and Paul Kapur as Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs. Both are expected to play key roles in countering China's influence globally.
Commerce officials testified that Huawei is limited in producing advanced AI chips this year, maintaining pressure on China's tech ambitions. Meanwhile, Jeff M. Smith and Bryan Burack argue for strengthening export controls on AI chips and cloud access.
House Select Committee member Young Kim discussed enhancing U.S.–ASEAN ties through economic cooperation and maritime security as alternatives to China’s influence in Southeast Asia. Chairman Bill Huizenga emphasized securing increased funding for export control enforcement against CCP access to critical technologies.
This week also saw Chengxuan HAN arrested for making false statements and smuggling biological materials into the U.S., amid reports that individuals tied to the CCP could access critical infrastructure at U.S. universities.
