U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jim Justice (R-WV) in introducing the No Alipay Act, a bill aimed at prohibiting the use of Alipay, a Chinese digital payment platform, within the United States. The lawmakers argue that Alipay gathers sensitive personal and financial data from its large global user base, which they believe presents a national security concern.
Senator Tuberville stated, “Two years ago, Joe Biden sat on his hands while China sent a spy balloon over our entire country. Thankfully, those days are over. President Trump and his administration are working every day to hold China accountable and protect American citizens. We know China’s playbook—they want to spy on every single American and steal as much information as they can. There’s no reason why we should be using CCP-backed banking services in the United States. I’m proud to join my colleagues in making sure China doesn’t have a foothold in our banking.”
Senator Scott added, “The Chinese Communist Party has made it clear that it will use every tool available to spy on Americans and steal our data, and apps like Alipay are no exception. Americans don’t want their personal and financial information being funneled straight into the hands of the Communist Chinese regime to use against us – it’s a threat to their lives and national security. My No Alipay Act will close another door that could allow a CCP-controlled entity to access our financial systems and spy on U.S. citizens. I’m proud to lead this effort with my colleagues in the Senate, Senators Tuberville and Justice, and Congressman Ogles in the House to keep Americans and their data safe from Communist China.”
Congressman Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) is leading similar efforts for this legislation in the House of Representatives.
Senator Tuberville also participates in other legislative actions related to technology competition with China and safeguarding American financial data from foreign influence.
Senator Tuberville serves Alabama as part of several Senate committees including Armed Services; Agriculture; Veterans’ Affairs; Health, Education, Labor & Pensions; and Aging.
