A Michigan Republican Takes Over as Head of the House China Panel After Mike Gallagher Steps Down

Speaker of the House Lauds John Moolenaar’s Leadership Qualities for Serving as the China Committee Chair

Republicans in Michigan Promise Bipartisan Collaboration with Democratic Opponent on China Panel

In a recent article published by NTD News, Representative John Moolenaar, a Republican from Michigan, will take over as chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party when Chairman Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin retires in the near future. Moolenaar’s leadership qualifications were lauded by House Speaker Mike Johnson, who highlighted his background in both the public and private sectors and his history of ethical service in Congress. Moolenaar pledged to work with Illinois Democrat and committee ranking member Raja Krishnamoorthi to meet the challenges of the Chinese Communist Party and further American interests in the current competition.

A Michigan Republican Takes Over as Head of the House China Panel After Gallagher Steps Down
(PHOTO: The Epoch Times)

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Key GOP Members’ Exit Endangers House Majority While Moolenaar Gets Ready to Take Over China Committee

Gallagher led the committee to prominence, and he was a major factor in the recent law that was passed against TikTok, a Chinese-controlled social media company. The loss of Representative Ken Buck of Colorado and Representative Gallagher will reduce the GOP majority in the House, which might have an impact on party-line votes. Known for his opposition to Chinese economic and military aggressiveness, Moolenaar is anticipated to carry on the bipartisan committee’s endeavors to tackle Beijing’s challenges, which include military aggression, trade theft, and clandestine influence activities within the United States.

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