U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission

Created by the U.S. Congress on October 30, 2000, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) is a legislative branch commission with the mandate to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and China, and to provide recommendations to Congress for legislative and administrative action.

The Commission focuses its work and study on: proliferation practices, economic transfers, energy and natural resources, foreign investment, military and security affairs, cyber activities, economic conditions, foreign affairs, compliance and enforcement, freedom of information, and product safety.

The Commission has 12 members, 3 of whom are appointed by each of the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate, and the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House. Commissioners serve 2-year terms, and are supported by policy and administrative staff.