H.R.9162

Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026

Introduced·6/4/26

Prohibits entry of connected vehicles from China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran into the U.S.

The Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026 prohibits the entry of connected vehicles from China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran into the United States. A connected vehicle is defined as a vehicle driven by mechanical power, primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways, that integrates onboard networked hardware with automotive software systems to communicate with other networks or devices. The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection may issue an authorization for a connected vehicle to enter the U.S.

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Current
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Committee
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History

Jul 7

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Jun 4

House

Introduced in House

Jun 4

House

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.