America must never bend the knee to the interests of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). For years, the CCP has established itself – both in its actions and dangerous rhetoric – as an unyielding threat to the safety and security of our great country. Make no mistake, China is one of the greatest hazards that we face today. Yet, the so-called China Competitiveness Act that was just passed by the majority will leave us open and vulnerable to attacks in both the near and distant future. Combating China should be a bipartisan effort, unlike the bill that’s being pushed now.

To put it simply, this bill is the epitome of toothless. It does nothing to strengthen our security capabilities, nor does it hold the CCP accountable for stealing American innovation – an issue that I am working on solving alongside Representative Stephen Lynch (D-MA). So, what exactly is in this bill, and how much is it going to take from hardworking taxpayers across the country? Of course, I have the topline facts to share with you: