Haley Stevens (D-MI)
Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026" seeks to stop certain connected vehicles from entering the United States. It prohibits the entry of connected vehicles that are designed in or come from a "covered country" like China or Russia. This prohibition also applies if a manufacturer is significantly controlled by entities from those same countries. There are exceptions for vehicles being brought in strictly for testing and evaluation by specific U.S. entities. Additionally, the government can issue specific authorizations if the vehicles are deemed safe from risks to national security or infrastructure.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill directly addresses cybersecurity risks by banning connected vehicles from foreign adversaries that could be remotely manipulated.
- Scored +6
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill protects data privacy by preventing the entry of vehicles that pose risks of data exfiltration.
- Scored +5
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill mitigates risks to individual privacy by restricting vehicles prone to data exfiltration.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill imposes significant trade restrictions on vehicles from specific countries, which could disrupt trade relations.
- Scored -3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Automotive manufacturers and importers from covered countries face negative economic impacts due to the entry prohibition.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security Protection: The bill aims to prevent risks related to data exfiltration, remote manipulation of vehicles, or threats to critical infrastructure and the industrial base (Section 2(c)(1)(A)(i)).
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Consumer Information: The Secretary is required to publish a list of authorized vehicles, including the manufacturer and model, along with an explanation of why they do not pose a risk (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Public Transparency: The Commissioner must create a plan to share information about prohibited vehicles with the public (Section 2(d)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Trade Restrictions: The act prohibits the entry of connected vehicles if they are designed in, manufactured in, or controlled by entities in covered countries such as the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, North Korea, or Iran (Section 2(a) and Section 2(f)(4)).
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Control Limits for Manufacturers: A vehicle may be prohibited if a manufacturer has more than a 15 percent interest or control held by an entity from a covered country (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Testing Limitations: Vehicles intended for testing and evaluation can only enter if the testing entity is organized under U.S. law and does not have a principal place of business in a covered country or high levels of control from one (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill mitigates risks to individual privacy by restricting vehicles prone to data exfiltration. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires publication of authorized lists and detailed explanations, enhancing transparency. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal authority by granting the Commissioner and Secretary powers to regulate and authorize vehicle entry.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill protects data privacy by preventing the entry of vehicles that pose risks of data exfiltration.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer protection by preventing the entry of vehicles that pose data exfiltration or remote manipulation risks.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill directly addresses cybersecurity risks by banning connected vehicles from foreign adversaries that could be remotely manipulated. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill imposes significant trade restrictions on vehicles from specific countries, which could disrupt trade relations.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Automotive manufacturers and importers from covered countries face negative economic impacts due to the entry prohibition.
- 7/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 6/4/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
- Introduced in House
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