House establishes tough-on-China select committee

Jan 11 2023 by POLITICO - TOP Stories

 

The House voted to establish a select committee to assess the myriad military, economic and technological challenges posed by China — kicking off an effort that was a major pillar of the Republican national security agenda.

Lawmakers voted 365-65 to set up the panel, which will be chaired by Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher, a steadfast China hawk.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hailed the establishment of the panel. The resolution creating the committee was the second measure the...

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