Steube Moderates House Intel Panel on Chinese Counterintelligence Threats to Florida

Rep. Greg Steube on Intel Roundtable Panel in Tampa, FL.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today co-moderated a roundtable panel alongside House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford to examine the growing counterintelligence threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the state of Florida.

The event brought together federal and state elected officials, local law enforcement, along with public- and private-sector partners for classified and unclassified discussions on identifying and countering CCP-related threats to our state. Elected officials in attendance included U.S. Representatives Kat Cammack and Kathy Castor, as well as members of the Florida Legislature.

"It was a pleasure to participate in today's panel with House Intel Committee Chairman Rick Crawford in Tampa to discuss the growing counterintelligence threats the Chinese Communist Party poses to Florida," said Rep. Greg Steube. "As we discussed today, the CCP is actively working to undermine American security and expand its influence inside our country. Florida's critical infrastructure and strategic importance make it a high value target, placing our state on the front lines. We must proactively address these threats in a forceful and unified manner."

These discussions focused on how the CCP is working to exploit vulnerabilities in Florida, ranging from efforts to buy land near sensitive military installations to carrying out cyber intrusions and influence operations that threaten the security of our state and nation. Participants also addressed the need for stronger coordination between federal, state, and local partners to confront these growing Chinese counterintelligence threats.

As a Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Steube remains committed to fighting for policies that protect America's national security, defend Florida communities, and prevent foreign adversaries like China from exploiting the United States.