Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act
Sen. Slotkin Introduces Bill to Block Foreign Tech Risks in Connected Cars
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. The bill does not currently have a companion bill in the House of Representatives.
Legislative Progress
There is strong bipartisan worry about Chinese car tech, but the bill is in the early stages and needs to move through committees.
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Personal Impact
Small auto parts suppliers, tech integrators, and aftermarket companies that source components from China or other jurisdictions of concern could face new compliance burdens and potential supply chain disruptions. Some may benefit if blocked foreign competitors open up market share, but the added regulatory complexity could be costly for smaller firms that lack dedicated compliance teams.
“The Secretary may determine that, for certain classes of covered transactions, a review conducted under section 1785B may not effectively address undue risks and may promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, regulations”
State Impacts
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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The Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act targets vehicles built by companies under the jurisdiction of countries of concern. It aims to close loopholes that might allow Chinese automakers to establish production in Mexico to export to the United States.
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The Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act aims to establish a formal national security review for connected vehicles built by companies from mainland China or other countries of concern, empowering the Commerce Department to block transactions that pose a threat.
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Congressional Bill
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Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act
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