Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026

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Introduced 2026-08-27Topic: transportation

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This bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to study business ties between U.S. car manufacturers, assemblers, and importers and foreign adversary countries or companies they control. The study would cover ownership interests, joint ventures, technology-sharing and licensing agreements, and investments related to vehicles, connected vehicle hardware, and vehicle software. It would assess effects on national security, economic competitiveness, and intellectual property, involvement of state-directed investment entities, and transfers of advanced technologies. Within 2 years, the Secretary would report to specific committees of Congress and post an unclassified version online, leaving out confidential business information, trade secrets, and information that could harm national security.

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Date	Chamber	Action	Status effect
2026-09-16	House	Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.	refer
2026-09-16	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held	refer
2026-09-01	House	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.	refer
2026-09-01	House	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held	refer
2026-08-27	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.	refer
2026-08-27	House	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	refer
2026-08-27	House	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	refer
2026-08-27		Introduced in House	introduce
2026-08-27		Introduced in House	introduce

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