WATCH: Rep. Haridopolos: As China Ramps Up in Space, the U.S. Must Stay Ready

April 29, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) joined the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Europe Subcommittee hearing, Orbits of Influence: Emerging Threats to U.S. Space Security and Foreign Policy Implications . The hearing examined how countries like China are increasing their activity in space, and it focused on what the United States needs to do to stay safe and stay ahead. “It’s pretty exciting to see that what a lot of people thought was science fiction just maybe a generation ago is becoming a reality in a positive way,” said Congressman Haridopolos. “But we can’t ignore the reality: China is moving fast in space, and some of what they’re doing is deeply concerning. Our power grid, our communications, our GPS—everything we rely on runs through space. We cannot allow any adversary to threaten that.” Watch Rep. Haridopolos’ full line of questioning here . ###