ICYMI: Moolenaar and Moreno Discuss Connected Vehicle Security Act

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the Select Committee on China and Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) discussed their Connected Vehicle Security Act at a public event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. The legislation would protect American drivers from predatory automotive technologies owned by China that imperil our national security and economy.

"Our government exists to secure our rights - it's the other way around in China....Think of the sensors, think of the cameras, the microphones, all of that is collecting data," said Moolenaar. "These vehicles are rolling data collection devices."

"I think if you substituted the word 'China' with Iran today, you'd say, 'That's nuts, of course we don't want any of our auto supply chain to come out of Iran. That would be insane.' Or [out of] North Korea, or Russia," said Moreno.

Background

In May 2026, Chairman Moolenaar and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act. The legislation bans the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles, software, and hardware linked to China.

Modern vehicles integrate advanced communications technology capable of collecting and transmitting vast amounts of sensitive data, including location, operational data, and personal information. In some cases, the vehicles can also be remotely accessed and controlled. China now exports nearly 8 million vehicles annually, approximately twice the volume of any other country. The country’s automotive companies operate under Chinese law that forces them to cooperate with China’s state security and intelligence services upon demand.

Watch the full video of the event here.