# A bipartisan watchdog on China may go dark — that would be a mistake.

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/a-bipartisan-watchdog-on-china-may-go-dark-that-would-be-a-mistake/
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T00:44:02+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hill (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/6176747-house-select-china-committee-fate/
- Topics: Americas, Art, Asia, Culture, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- The China select committee’s current mandate ends with this Congress.
- A new House would have to renew it for work to continue.
- Supporters cite bipartisan investigations; critics warn of profiling.

## Summary

The future of the US House select committee on competition with China is uncertain as Congress approaches a new term. Established in 2023 and renewed for the current Congress, the bipartisan panel investigates issues including technology, economic security and the transfer of sensitive capabilities. Its present mandate runs through 2026, so the next House would need to renew it. In an opinion article, Hassan Tyler argues that leaders of both parties should commit to doing so before the new Congress convenes. That is an argument for action, rather than a report that leaders have decided to close the committee.

The committee has produced joint work, including a 2023 report with nearly 150 policy recommendations, and has continued to examine risks involving artificial intelligence and other technologies. Its supporters see value in a forum where members of both parties can investigate and recommend policy. Critics, including Asian Americans Advancing Justice, have raised a different concern: that the committee’s language and approach can encourage racial profiling and discrimination against Asian Americans. Whether the panel continues, and under what oversight, will be a decision for the next House.

## Coverage

- [The Hill: A bipartisan watchdog on China may go dark — that would be a mistake.](https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/6176747-house-select-china-committee-fate/)
- [Congressional Research Service: House Rules Changes Affecting Committee Procedure in the 119th Congress (2025-2026)](https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/R/PDF/R48466/R48466.2.pdf)
- [House Select Committee on the CCP: Select Committee Adopts Proposal to Reset Economic Relationship with The People's Republic of China](https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/select-committee-adopts-proposal-to-reset-economic-relationship-with-the-people-s-republic-of-china)
- [Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC: AAJC Submits Letter Opposing Reauthorization of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party in Upcoming Congress](https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/press-release/asian-americans-advancing-justice-aajc-submits-letter-opposing-reauthorization-house)

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