WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 4, 2025. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is pleased to announce that Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-02), who serves as the chairman of the House Select Committee on China, has joined its Board of Directors in an Honorary role. A seasoned public servant and principled leader, Moolenaar brings years of experience in strengthening democratic institutions, advancing accountability, and supporting those working to build freer, more resilient societies.
“Freedom, accountability, and inalienable rights are values that unite us as Americans and separate us from the failed communist ideology that rules over China,” said Moolenaar. “I look forward to joining NED’s Board and supporting the courageous individuals and organizations who are working with freedom-loving people in China and around the world.”
“Congressman Moolenaar brings a steady hand and a clear moral compass to every issue he tackles,” said Peter Roskam, Chairman of NED’s Board of Directors. “He recognizes the stakes in today’s global contest between democratic resilience and authoritarian coercion, and his insight will help guide NED’s efforts to support those on the front lines of freedom.”
“Congressman Moolenaar understands that defending free expression, citizen groups, and fair competition is not just a matter of values, it’s a national and economic security imperative,” said Damon Wilson, NED President and Chief Executive Officer. “We’re honored to have his insight and experience as NED supports those who are fighting censorship, defending religious freedom, and building accountable institutions from the ground up.”
Moolenaar chairs the House Select Committee on China, where he has played a leading role in examining the CCP’s authoritarian reach and its efforts to reshape global norms in ways that undermine democratic governance. Under his leadership, the committee has investigated how the CCP leverages technology standards, supply chains, and coercive economic and political tactics to expand its influence and suppress fundamental freedoms. This work aligns with NED’s strategic priorities, which focus on supporting local partners who are countering censorship and economic authoritarianism, defending religious freedom, and building resilience to authoritarian pressure through innovation, civic engagement, and institutional reform.
About the National Endowment for Democracy
NED is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to advancing freedom and democracy worldwide. Established in 1983 as part of President Reagan’s vision to foster an “infrastructure of democracy” with a bipartisan Congressional mandate, NED supports grassroots leaders striving for the freedom to think, speak, worship, engage politically, and support their families without fear. It mobilizes key pillars of American democracy, from political parties to business and labor, to support their counterparts abroad through the Core institutes that form the NED family: the International Republican Institute, the National Democratic Institute, the Center for International Private Enterprise, and the Solidarity Center.
