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Retroactive reviews and expanded CFIUS jurisdiction sought in letter

Retroactive reviews and expanded CFIUS jurisdiction sought in letter

Right on the heels of a report that detailed threats to the nation’s ports, Congressional leaders have sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging her to put U.S. Coast Guard facilities and other sensitive sites under CFIUS jurisdiction, and to allow for retroactive land purchase reviews. Details inside.

New report details national security risks from China at U.S. ports

New report details national security risks from China at U.S. ports

If the Select Committee wasn’t busy enough last week (see article above), they also released a 52-page report that detailed threats to the nation’s ports that are posed by foreign adversarial actors, particularly China. The report is filled with examples and recommendations. Details, report inside.