Bill would require annual Commerce Department reports on China's AI power
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Sponsor: James C. Moylan · Delegate · GU
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Official title: China AI Power Report Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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The bill requires yearly Commerce Department reports to Congress on China's AI capabilities, starting 180 days after passage, for three years.
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What does this do?
The China AI Power Report Act would require the Secretary of Commerce, working with agencies like State, Defense, Energy, and intelligence officials, to produce a detailed annual report on China's AI capabilities. The report would cover chips, chipmakers, semiconductor factories, AI models, government funding, computing power, robotics, popular apps, regulations, and export control effectiveness. It doesn't create new export restrictions but informs future congressional decisions.
Who does it affect?
Government agencies, including Commerce, State, Defense, and Energy Departments, would take on new reporting duties. American and Chinese semiconductor and AI companies would be indirectly affected as subjects of the reports.
Why does it matter?
The reports would give Congress detailed information to decide whether to strengthen or adjust existing export control laws affecting sensitive technology transfers to China.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedNov 21, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jan 21, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.