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H.R. 8283119th CongressIn markupLatest action Apr 22, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026
Introduced:
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Foreign actors who secretly copy U.S. AI systems could face trade blacklisting and frozen U.S. assets under this bill.
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This bill addresses "model extraction attacks," where foreign actors secretly send thousands of queries to private U.S. AI systems to copy how they work. The government would investigate these attacks, publish a list of identified bad actors, and share protective guidance with private AI companies. Identified bad actors could be cut off from U.S. goods and technology, and their U.S. assets could be frozen.
American companies that own private AI systems are the main protected party. Foreign individuals, companies, and governments linked to China, Russia, and a handful of other designated countries are the primary targets, though the bill makes exceptions for legitimate research, humanitarian aid, and intelligence activities.
If bad actors are identified, they can be placed on a trade blacklist and lose access to U.S. goods and technology. The President can also freeze any of their financial assets held in the United States.
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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: 43 - 0.