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AI Sovereignty Act

USA119th CongressHR-5288| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
James C. Moylan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "AI Sovereignty Act" mandates the Secretary of Commerce, through the Under Secretary for Industry and Security, to conduct and submit comprehensive reports on the development and research of critical artificial intelligence technologies . The initial report, due within 240 days, must identify locations of offshore AI development, partnerships with foreign entities, and the acquisition of domestic AI assets, including intellectual property, by foreign entities. It also requires identifying the roles of foreign nationals educated in the U.S. who subsequently work for foreign entities, including adversaries, in AI fields, as well as American officials working for such entities. Furthermore, the Secretary must assess the implications of these offshore activities on the national economy , national security , U.S. allies, and adversaries like China and Russia, as well as geopolitically vulnerable markets such as Taiwan. Based on these findings, the report will identify and recommend strategies to disincentivize offshore AI development, strengthen domestic AI research, and enhance governmental oversight of foreign acquisitions of U.S. AI assets. Subsequent annual reports will determine if these strategies are outdated and propose updates as necessary, ensuring ongoing vigilance over the evolving landscape of critical AI technologies.
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Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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AI Sovereignty Act

USA119th CongressHR-5288| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
The "AI Sovereignty Act" mandates the Secretary of Commerce, through the Under Secretary for Industry and Security, to conduct and submit comprehensive reports on the development and research of critical artificial intelligence technologies . The initial report, due within 240 days, must identify locations of offshore AI development, partnerships with foreign entities, and the acquisition of domestic AI assets, including intellectual property, by foreign entities. It also requires identifying the roles of foreign nationals educated in the U.S. who subsequently work for foreign entities, including adversaries, in AI fields, as well as American officials working for such entities. Furthermore, the Secretary must assess the implications of these offshore activities on the national economy , national security , U.S. allies, and adversaries like China and Russia, as well as geopolitically vulnerable markets such as Taiwan. Based on these findings, the report will identify and recommend strategies to disincentivize offshore AI development, strengthen domestic AI research, and enhance governmental oversight of foreign acquisitions of U.S. AI assets. Subsequent annual reports will determine if these strategies are outdated and propose updates as necessary, ensuring ongoing vigilance over the evolving landscape of critical AI technologies.
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Timeline
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
James C. Moylan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted