Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Leads Charge Against America COMPETES Act, Introduces 10 Amendments

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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has led the opposition against the America COMPETES Act, a bill that she believes fails to address the true threats posed by China. In a press conference, Tenney introduced 10 amendments aimed at fixing the bill's shortcomings, including eliminating wasteful spending and partisan climate programs. She emphasized the need to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce the US's dependence on China for critical materials like personal protective equipment (PPE). Tenney's amendments focus on addressing the Chinese Government and Communist Party's (CCP) influence, boosting American competitiveness and innovation, and promoting national security.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tenney led the charge against the America COMPETES Act, criticizing its failure to address China's threats and promote national security.
  • The bill, as written, is deemed inadequate by Tenney, who calls it the "America CONCEDES Act."
  • Tenney introduced 10 amendments to strengthen the bill, focusing on eliminating wasteful spending, partisan climate programs, and promoting domestic manufacturing.
  • Key amendments include the Make It in America to Sell It in America Act, the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, and the Make It in America Act to secure critical supply chains.
  • Tenney's amendments require multinational companies to disclose foreign funding and connections to the Chinese Communist Party.
  • The Congresswoman aims to promote US national security by addressing the CCP's influence and reducing dependence on China for critical materials.

Statistics:

  • 10 amendments introduced by Tenney to strengthen the America COMPETES Act.
  • 6 out of 10 amendments focus on eliminating wasteful spending and partisan climate programs.
  • 4 out of 10 amendments aim to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on China for critical materials.
  • 20% of Tenney's amendments focus solely on national security and countering CCP influence.

Sources:

  • United States House of Representatives -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22)
  • A clip of Tenney's remarks is available here:
  • Tenney's amendments to strengthen and improve the America CONCEDES Act: Amendment #81, #82, #83, #84, #85, #86, #88, #89, #90, and #92.