Bill directs Commerce Department to boost American open-source AI tools
In markupH.R. 10152Latest action
Sponsor: Gabe Evans · Representative · CO
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Official title: Open-Source AI Leadership Act
119th Congress
Topics: AI & technology
Introduced:
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The bill has Commerce promote U.S. open AI models and study risks from foreign adversary AI, without banning any models.
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What does this do?
The Open-Source AI Leadership Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to promote American-made, openly available "qualified open models" in business and trade through coordination, agreements, and policy recommendations. It also requires studying risks from "foreign adversary models" and publishing annual public reports comparing them to American open models for 10 years, starting 18 months after enactment.
Who does it affect?
AI developers, tech companies, government agencies, and businesses using AI tools are affected, along with consumers who use AI products.
Why does it matter?
The bill could shift how Commerce Department resources and attention are directed toward AI policy, without creating any authority to restrict or ban specific AI models.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Aug 27, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 27, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 16, 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 by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 21.