What does Preamble of Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To prohibit the entry into the United States of connected vehicles associated with foreign adversaries,' aims to restrict the importation of connected vehicles linked to foreign adversaries. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 4, 2026, by Ms. Stevens.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026.

What does PROHIBITION ON ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES OF CONNECTED of Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits connected vehicles from entering the United States if they originate from, or are manufactured by entities associated with, a 'covered country' (China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia). An exception to the prohibition exists for vehicles not intended for public roads, brought in solely for testing and evaluation by a U.S.-based entity not controlled by a covered country. The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, can issue authorizations for vehicles otherwise prohibited, based on a risk assessment and Congressional notification. The Secretary of Commerce must publish and maintain a list of authorized connected vehicles, including details about why they do not pose a risk. Manufacturers can request authorization for their vehicles starting January 1, 2027. Regulations implementing this section must be published within 90 days of the Act's enactment, and the prohibition takes effect 30 days after those regulations are published. The term 'connected vehicle' is defined as a vehicle manufactured for use on public roads that integrates networked hardware and software for communication.

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Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/4/2026 · Introduced: 6/4/2026

Author: Haley Stevens (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits connected vehicles manufactured by entities associated with China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia from entering the United States.
An exception allows connected vehicles not intended for public roads to be imported for testing and evaluation by U.S. entities not controlled by a covered country.
The Secretary of Commerce will maintain a list of authorized connected vehicles that have undergone risk assessment and Congressional notification.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4710(In Committee)Official page

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