Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026

The Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026 prohibits connected vehicles from entering the United States if they originate from or are designed in China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran, or if they are manufactured by companies with significant foreign ownership from those nations. This ban applies to vehicles equipped with internet connectivity used on public roads but includes an exception for those intended solely for testing and evaluation by U.S.-based entities with no foreign ties. The law allows the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue specific or general authorizations for vehicles that pass a security risk assessment proving they do not threaten national security or data integrity. These authorizations require a 60-day congressional review period and must be publicly listed, while the ban takes effect only after relevant regulations are published.