Which inter-agency committee reviews proposed mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers that could result in foreign control of a U.S. business to assess national security impact?

• A. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
• B. National Security Council
• C. Office of the Director of National Intelligence
• D. Department of Homeland Security

Answer: (A)

The question tests knowledge of which inter-agency mechanism is responsible for examining how foreign involvement in a U.S. business could affect national security. The correct body is the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). CFIUS is a multi-agency panel that reviews proposed mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers that could result in foreign control of a U.S. business and assesses potential national security risks. It can recommend remedies, impose conditions, suspend, or even block transactions to mitigate those risks. Members come from key departments and agencies across the government, ensuring a comprehensive security review.

The National Security Council coordinates national security policy at the White House level; the Office of the Director of National Intelligence provides intelligence analysis to support national security decisions; and the Department of Homeland Security handles domestic security but does not serve as the dedicated inter-agency review body for foreign investment transactions.