Bill would license AI chip exports to six nations
In markupH.R. 6875Latest action
Sponsor: Brian J. Mast · Representative · FL
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Official title: AI OVERWATCH Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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Companies would need a government license to export advanced AI chips to six named countries, and Congress could block any sale.
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What does this do?
This bill requires companies to get a government license before sending certain high-powered computer chips to China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. Congress must be notified at least 30 days before any license is approved and can block the sale during that window. Any licenses already approved would be cancelled, and no new ones can be issued until the government submits a national security strategy to Congress.
Who does it affect?
U.S. companies that export advanced AI chips would be directly affected by these requirements. Companies that meet strict security and ownership rules can earn a "trusted" status, which allows them to move chips to non-restricted countries more easily as long as they keep ownership and control of the chips.
Why does it matter?
The bill places conditions on chip exports out of concern that these chips could support foreign militaries or intelligence agencies, reduce U.S. chip supplies, or weaken U.S. technological leadership.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedDec 18, 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.
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