US Lawmaker Demands Answers from NVIDIA on China Ties and Export Controls

On November 12, 2026, Bloomberg Technology reported that US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, has called on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to explain his reported relationship with a woman suspected of having ties to Chinese intelligence. Krishnamoorthi said Congress needs answers from Huang, adding that lawmakers could consider issuing a subpoena if Huang does not appear voluntarily.

Beyond the questions about that reported relationship, the Illinois Democrat also urged a review of Nvidia's export licenses for China and called for stronger controls aimed at preventing advanced US chips from reaching restricted Chinese entities. The request covers both the scrutiny of Huang's personal ties and the licensing framework under which Nvidia ships chips into the Chinese market, with lawmakers framing the review as a way to tighten oversight of advanced chip flows.

As of the publication of the report, Nvidia had not publicly responded to the demands. The matter remains at the stage of a congressional request and public pressure, with neither a subpoena nor a formal review of the company's China export licenses having been initiated yet.