STATEMENT: House Passes Cortez Masto-Led National Security Measures to Protect Against Communist China, Other Adversaries

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement on the inclusion of her outbound investment provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House of Representatives earlier today. These provisions are modeled on the FIGHT China Act, legislation she introduced with Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) that would safeguard the United States' national security by prohibiting and requiring notification of U.S. investment in certain technologies in China. The provisions in the NDAA also address the threats posed by other foreign entities of concern like Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.

"The future of our national security is reliant on making sure we remain ahead of our adversaries in the race to develop cutting-edge technologies. To achieve that dominance, we must make sure no American investments go toward helping Communist China or any of our adversaries develop vitally important technologies like AI and semiconductors.

"I've been proud to work alongside my colleagues in the House and Senate to ensure we meet this moment head on. I look forward to the NDAA's final passage and these provisions becoming law."

Senator Cortez Masto has led efforts in Congress to strengthen our national security and supply chains. Senators Cortez Masto and Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the PASS Act to ban individuals and entities controlled by China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from purchasing agricultural land and businesses located near U.S. military installations or sensitive sites and the Strengthening Exports Against China Act, which would incentivize economic growth by eliminating barriers for American businesses competing directly with China in emerging industries like artificial intelligence and semiconductors.

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