H.R. 8283 Introduced International Affairs

Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026

To prevent foreign adversaries from threatening the national security of the United States by extracting key technical features of closed-source, American-owned artificial intelligence models, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] Introduced April 15, 2026 Cosponsors 21 (19 R, 2 D) Latest action April 22, 2026

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  1. Apr 22, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
  2. Apr 22, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Apr 15, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. Apr 15, 2026 Introduced in House

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