House Republicans Prepare Subpoena for Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Two key House Republicans said Wednesday that Congress is preparing to subpoena Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, escalating scrutiny of the AI chipmaker’s business and internal management.

Three House committees have jointly requested a closed-door briefing for Nov. 18. The possible subpoena follows that request and could add a compulsory step to lawmakers’ effort to question Huang. The subjects under review include Huang’s related contacts and Nvidia’s internal management.

Lawmakers are also examining the company’s security procedures and exports of chips to China. That focus places Nvidia’s governance alongside questions about security rules and U.S.-China technology policy.

A subpoena would be a formal demand for Huang’s participation, but the statement described preparation rather than an issued subpoena. The Nov. 18 closed-door briefing is the next dated step for Huang to address his related contacts and Nvidia’s internal management; lawmakers’ wider review also covers security procedures and chip exports to China.