Jerry Nadler: “This amendment would require an analysis of the use of unmanned aircraft by the PRC, as well as related elements, such…”

“This amendment would require an analysis of the use of unmanned aircraft by the PRC, as well as related elements, such as communication links and components required to operate safely and efficiently in national airspace. I appreciate that the gentleman from Florida is curious about spying by the PRC in the United States. I think we all are. As with all of these other amendments, even if, by themselves, they were a good or even just neutral idea, they cannot make the China Initiative redux any better. I have said this repeatedly throughout this process. We agree on the threat from the government of China, so what is the purpose of bringing up a bill that divides us? I would also note that the investigation into the PRC's use of CUAS to spy on the United States is being conducted by multiple agencies, including the Pentagon, the Department of Homeland Security, and the FBI. Some Republicans in Congress have fought to defund the FBI and CISA over the past 2 years. Agencies that are working to counter nation- state threats are the very same ones that some of my colleagues across the aisle want to destroy. If we want to keep America safe and our economy strong, the best action we can take is to fund the government entirely and in a bipartisan fashion, but, instead, we are here in this Chamber playing politics instead. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.”