Observers noted that Gallagher has been among junior members of Congress that frequently participate in negative narratives blasting China, so as to climb higher in their political careers.
Since 2017, he has proposed a slew of China-related bills, and The Associated Press called him someone who “has spearheaded House pushback against the Chinese government”.
Last year, he proposed a bill seeking to block companies of China and other “foreign adversaries” from purchasing land near military bases and other sensitive sites.
Last month, Gallagher worked together with congressional fellows, including Representative Jimmy Panetta, on proposing a bill to impose sanctions on any Chinese military firm that provides material support to Russia.
