Export controls in focus as jensen huang agrees to testify before congress by Thanksgiving | techcrunch
Agreement follows subpoena threats
Mast said Thursday that Huang had agreed to testify. Bloomberg and NBC News reported the development. The account says Huang agreed Wednesday, after several senior lawmakers threatened a subpoena. His appearance is set to happen by Thanksgiving, which falls later this month.
Three committees requested testimony
On November 4, House Republicans Brian Mast, John Moolenaar and Rick Crawford wrote to Huang asking him to appear before their committees. Each chairs a different panel.
Closed session expected
The testimony will be held behind closed doors. Mast said he expects officials to record the briefing on video and produce a transcript. Mast told reporters that he and Huang have sharply disagreed about export controls. He also said Nvidia is important to the United States and that Huang faces serious questions.
Key points
- Huang agreed to testify before Congress by Thanksgiving, according to Mast.
- Three House committee chairmen requested Huang’s appearance in a November 4 letter.
- The testimony is expected to be private, recorded on video and transcribed.
- Mast cited export controls among the issues prompting questions for Huang.