The U.S. House Select Committee on China has been reauthorized for another two years as of January 7, 2025. This committee, which was initially established in January 2023 under then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, has seen its scope expand to include threats posed not only to the U.S. but also to its allies. The committee operates as an advisory panel focused on investigations and policy recommendations regarding the challenges posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) [e45b4f81].
U.S. Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican from Caledonia, Michigan, has been appointed as the new chair of the committee, succeeding Representative Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin. Moolenaar's leadership is expected to continue the bipartisan efforts to address economic and national security threats from China. He has been a vocal critic of Gotion, a subsidiary of a Chinese company, which plans to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Mecosta County, Michigan. Moolenaar has introduced legislation aimed at preventing companies based in China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia from receiving certain green energy tax credits [4b615728] [ae7133cc].
Moolenaar, alongside fellow committee leader Raja Krishnamoorthi, emphasizes the importance of addressing the challenges posed by the CCP, particularly in the context of U.S. manufacturing and economic competition. The committee has also called for increased tariffs on Chinese vehicles, reflecting the ongoing tensions and competitive dynamics between the U.S. and China [e45b4f81].