Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026

(a) Study required. The Secretary shall conduct a study on covered activity by manufacturers.

(b) Elements. In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall assess the following:

(1) The engagement of each manufacturer in any covered activity.

(2) With respect to any covered activity described in paragraph (2):

(A) Any adverse impact to the national security, economic competitiveness, or intellectual property protection of the United States resulting from such covered activity.

(B) Any involvement by an entity controlled by a foreign adversary that is a State-directed investment vehicle, including any military, political party, State-owned enterprise, sovereign wealth fund, or government-controlled investment vehicle.

(C) Any transfer of technology relating to critical and emerging technology to any entity described in subparagraph (B) or a manufacturer controlled by a foreign adversary.

(D) Any operations or employees of the manufacturer in a foreign adversary relating to such covered activity.

(c) Consultation. In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the head of any relevant agency as determined by the Secretary.

(d) Submission; publication. Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall—

(1) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the study required by subsection (a); and

(2) publish an unclassified report on a website of the Department of Commerce, except that the Secretary may not disclose confidential business information, trade secrets, or information the disclosure of which would reasonably be expected to harm the national security of the United States.