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National Security

Mar 03 2026

The National Security Rationale for Rebuilding Resilient Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Defense official tells the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services about the need for a resilient domestic mining and processing industry.
Mar 03 2026

Don’t Weaken Effective Section 232 Tariffs

AAM urges the Trump administration to focus on improving compliance with and strengthen enforcement of duties on steel and aluminum imports. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on a set of Trump...
Jul 16 2025

A New Bill in Congress Aims to Eliminate Loopholes in Rolling Stock Procurement

The STOP China Act would prevent federal financial assistance awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation from flowing to companies backed by the Chinese government. In late 2019 Congress passed...
May 14 2025

Senators Look to Stop DOT Assistance for Transit Vehicles from Flowing to China-backed Companies

The effort looks to close loopholes in an important law passed in 2019.
Jan 02 2025

American Shipbuilding Could Get a Boost This Year

Concerns over a languishing crucial industry could spur congressional action to do something about it.
Oct 21 2024

Congressional Labor Caucus Urges “Swift Conclusion” in Shipbuilding Investigation

Seventy Members of Congress ask the Biden administration to "consider strong and effective remedies" to rebuild America's languishing shipbuilding sector.
Oct 07 2024

Members of Congress Urge New Mexican President to Address Threat Posed by Chinese Connected Autos

China has tripled its share of Mexico's auto market since the start of the decade. That poses a national security risk to both the United States and Mexico, the lawmakers argue.
Feb 07 2024

Proposed Rule Aims to Close a Glaring Gap in Freight Rail Security

The SAFE Trains Act, which passed as part of the infrastructure package in 2021, seeks to support Made in America freight rail -- and limit influence of countries of concern, i.e. China.
Jan 10 2024

Yet Another Report Finds that the U.S. Defense Industrial Base is in Real Bad Shape

This is the sort of thing that should keep you up at night.
Dec 11 2023

Proposed Rule Aims to Make Sure Freight Rail Cars Aren’t Made in China

The Federal Railroad Administration is officially proposing that new freight cars cannot be built in a "country of concern."