US Congress Introduces Bill to Permanently Ban Chinese Connected Vehicles
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act in Congress, aiming to permanently prohibit the sale of Chinese connected vehicles in the United States. The legislation, co-sponsored by Michigan representatives John Moolenaar and Debbie Dingell, seeks to codify and expand upon restrictions initially imposed by an executive order signed by President Joe Biden in early 2025. A companion bill was previously introduced in the Senate by Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin. The act specifically targets passenger cars containing connectivity software developed in China or other designated foreign adversary countries, including Russia, North Korea, and Iran. This legislative move comes as Chinese automakers like BYD, Geely, and Chery gain significant market share globally. While the bill establishes compliance and enforcement rules for national security concerns, critics argue that data privacy issues in connected cars are not exclusive to Chinese manufacturers and should be addressed universally. The proposal highlights growing geopolitical tensions regarding technology supply chains and national security within the automotive industry.
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US Congress Introduces Bill to Permanently Ban Chinese Connected Vehicles
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act in Congress, aiming to permanently prohibit the sale of Chinese connected vehicles in the United States. The legislation, co-sponsored by Michigan representatives John Moolenaar and Debbie Dingell, seeks to codify and expand upon restrictions initially imposed by an executive order signed by President Joe Biden in early 2025. A companion bill was previously introduced in the Senate by Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin. The act specifically targets passenger cars containing connectivity software developed in China or other designated foreign adversary countries, including Russia, North Korea, and Iran. This legislative move comes as Chinese automakers like BYD, Geely, and Chery gain significant market share globally. While the bill establishes compliance and enforcement rules for national security concerns, critics argue that data privacy issues in connected cars are not exclusive to Chinese manufacturers and should be addressed universally. The proposal highlights growing geopolitical tensions regarding technology supply chains and national security within the automotive industry.