U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Benton Gordon is a graduate of the University of Washington with a Master of Arts in International Studies focused on China and holds a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from the Eastman School of Music. Currently serving as a Research Assistant at the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Benton is responsible for drafting and fact-checking reports on national security. Previous roles include internships and fellowships at organizations such as the National Bureau of Asian Research, Congressional-Executive Commission on China, and the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, where skills in research, event planning, and social media management were developed. Benton has also contributed to education as an English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan and served in leadership roles at Eastman School of Music and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
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U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) was created by the United States Congress on October 30, 2000 by the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for 2001 (codified at 22 U.S.C. §7002) with the legislative 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 the People’s Republic of China, and to provide recommendations, where appropriate, to Congress for legislative and administrative action. In accordance with its mandate, the Commission focuses its work and study on the following eleven areas: 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, three 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. The Commissioners serve two-year terms. The Commissioners are supported by policy and administrative staff with extensive backgrounds in trade, economics, national security, foreign policy, and U.S.-China relations.