Huntsville’s congressman has been named to a commission charged with monitoring and reporting on the Chinese government.

House Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Rep. Dale Strong, a Republican who represents the 5th Congressional District, as a commissioner on the Congressional-Executive Commission on China last week.

Strong said the commission plays “a crucial role” in highlighting efforts by China to subvert U.S. interests.

“The Chinese Communist Party is relentless in its efforts to undermine America, not just through open confrontation but by exploiting our laws, infiltrating our institutions, and using covert tactics to weaken our economy and security from within,” Strong said in a news release.

Established by Congress in 2000, the commission monitors the rule of law in China and creates transparency and accountability reports on the actions of the Chinese government. The bipartisan group comprises nine Senators, nine members of the House of Representatives and five senior administration officials appointed by the president.

The commission submits an annual report to Congress and the White House that informs U.S. policy decisions on China. It holds formal hearings and roundtables with academics, government officials, business representatives, and other experts to gather information for the report.

The 2024 report included findings on China’s efforts to restrict online and in-person expression, suppress religious practices and falsely imprison dissidents.