Commerce Dept would study foreign adversary ties to US auto industry
In markupH.R. 10158Latest action
Sponsor: Diana Harshbarger · Representative · TN
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Official title: Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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The bill orders a Commerce Department study on whether foreign adversary ties to automakers threaten U.S. security and competitiveness.
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What does this do?
This bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to study whether foreign adversary countries pose risks to the U.S. automotive industry through ownership stakes, joint ventures, technology-sharing deals, and investments. The study would examine threats to national security, economic competitiveness, intellectual property, and sensitive technologies like AI, sensors, semiconductors, and self-driving systems. A report would go to Congress within two years, with a public version posted online.
Who does it affect?
Car manufacturers operating in the U.S. with financial ties, technology partnerships, or operations connected to countries designated as foreign adversaries.
Why does it matter?
The study does not ban or restrict any business activities immediately, but its findings could shape future policy decisions affecting the auto industry.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Aug 27, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 27, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 16, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.