Two U.S. senators have introduced a bipartisan bill they said is designed to prevent Americans’ data from being collected by China on U.S. roads.

U.S. Sens Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich.,and Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 with the aim of “protecting the American auto industry from the growing threat of Chinese-made vehicles and the technology embedded within them,” according to a press release from Sen. Slotkin, who represents the state at the heart of U.S. auto manufacturing.

The proposal would cut off the "supply of vehicles, software and critical hardware originating from China or Chinese companies at every point in the chain, from the manufacturing process, to import, to sale.”

It comes as President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in two weeks to discuss, in part, economic and trade relations.

“Chinese cars are a serious threat to America’s national security and Michigan’s economic security,” Sen. Slotkin said. “Chinese cars are surveillance packages on wheels, with the ability to collect on American citizens and sensitive sites.”

“The answer is simple,” said Sen. Moreno. “Chinese vehicles can never be allowed into the U.S. market—the fate of the American auto industry and countless autoworkers depends on it.”

The proposed legislation would roll out requirements in stages, starting with software and vehicle restrictions in 2027 and hardware restrictions in 2030.

General Motors and Ford Motor Co. have spoken in favor of the bill.

Before former President Joe Biden left office in January, his administration put in place regulation that banned Chinese automotive software and hardware over data security concerns. The bipartisan bill would apparently keep the barriers in place.

The effort clashes with growing automotive affordability concerns as U.S. market prices continue to rise while Chinese-made vehicles are priced well under their ranges.