Chinese Connected Vehicles Ban Floated

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Legislation to ban Chinese-made connected vehicles from US military bases and other federal installations was introduced last week by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio).

The Countering Adversary Reconnaissance (CAR) Act would protect US national security facilities, critical infrastructure and US citizens, according to the senator.

Internet-connected vehicles use information and communications technology services to collect a range of sensitive information, including sensor data and images, biometric data like fingerprints and voice recordings, vehicle location, financial information and vehicle information.

“Chinese connected cars collect vast amounts of data, making them a threat to our national security and Ohioans’ privacy – we can’t let them near our military bases, and should not let them into the country to begin with,” the senator said.

Vehicles are becoming increasingly equipped with new technologies that enable safer and more

fuel-efficient travel for drivers and passengers, but information and communications technology and services that are integral to such connected vehicles contain vulnerabilities that may pose risks to US national security if exploited.

The bill would:

The CAR Act of 2024 will:

Prohibit the operation of CVs made by Chinese companies or other foreign adversaries from within 25 miles of DoD buildings, sensitive infrastructure, and Federal government facilities.

Direct the DHS Secretary, Transportation Secretary, Commerce Secretary, National Intelligence Director, Attorney General, and Defense Secretary to jointly prescribe regulations to enforce the prohibition of CVs.

Require a study within 120 days on the national security concerns presented by covered technology to be conducted by the DHS Secretary, National Intelligence Director, Attorney General, and Defense Secretary.

Because of the prevalence of DoD and federal buildings, much of the U.S. would be covered by the above restrictions, making it impractical and unprofitable to import Chinese connected vehicles in the first place.

A one-pager on the bill can be found HERE.

Full bill-text can be found HERE.

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