Initial Work of House Select Committee on the CCP Zooms in on Human Rights, Taiwan, and Trade

Key Takeaways

• The chair of the newly established select committee has a background in defense policy while the ranking member does not, but both are emphasizing similar priorities for the committee.
• Individual members have begun suggesting new policies, but the committee—which lacks legislation power—has not officially endorsed any proposals yet.
• The committee members sit on an array of other House committees and are expected to investigate a litany of issues, including in agriculture and tech.