Lummis Introduces Bill to Block China & Other Foreign Adversaries from Interfering in U.S. Rulemaking Process

December 10, 2025
Washington, D.C.– Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) todayintroducedtheSafeguarding U.S. Rulemaking Act, legislation to prohibit foreign adversaries—including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—from submitting public comments or petitioning federal agencies during the U.S. rulemaking process, closing a loophole that has allowed hostile governments to manipulate American regulations.
“The rulemaking process exists to give Americans a voice in their government, not to let foreign adversaries rig the system in their favor,”said Senator Cynthia Lummis.“China has submitted comments pushing for stricter power plant rules to hobble American energy, while doing the exact opposite at home to power their own economy. My bill ensures our regulatory process serves the American people, not communist regimes trying to keep Biden-era regulations in place to undermine our energy independence and economic strength.”
“For too long, hostile governments like Communist China have legally inserted themselves into America’s regulatory process,”said Representative Barry Moore.“This is not a hypothetical – Beijing has already been caught trying to shape our rules. If China wants to influence regulations, they can do it in their own country. Federal rulemaking should reflect the voices of the American people, not the agendas of adversaries working against our national interests. This bill puts an immediate stop to foreign adversary interference and strengthens the integrity of U.S. policymaking.”
Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have cosponsored this legislation.
Background:
Read full bill texthere.
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