Bill Proposed to Restrict Chinese-Owned Vehicle Software and Hardware on National Security Grounds
Quick Look
- Senator Bernie Moreno has introduced a bill to restrict the use of vehicle software and hardware from companies with significant Chinese ownership in the US, citing national security concerns.
- The bill would prohibit connected vehicles if their manufacturer is more than 15% owned or controlled by Chinese entities.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
A bill has been proposed to restrict the use of covered vehicle software and hardware on national security grounds, specifically targeting vehicles made by companies with significant Chinese ownership.
It would also restrict the use of covered vehicle software and hardware on national security grounds.
The bill would also prohibit vehicles made by companies with significant Chinese ownership. Under the bill, a connected vehicle could be prohibited if its manufacturer is more than 15 per cent owned or controlled by a Chinese entity or a combination of Chinese entities.
“What we don’t want to do is [to] cede this entire industry to the Chinese,” said Senator Bernie Moreno, an Ohio Republican and the bill’s lead sponsor.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The bill will be debated in the US Congress.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the full scope of 'covered vehicle software and hardware'?
- What is the likelihood of this bill passing?
- How would this bill be enforced?
