Open-Source AI Leadership Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 21.
What this bill does
**H.R. 10152 — Open-Source AI Leadership Act**
This bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce to take steps promoting the adoption and use of "qualified open" artificial intelligence models—open-source AI models developed by U.S. persons that are not controlled by a "covered nation" (a designated foreign adversary). Permitted actions include designating a coordination point of contact, reviewing existing Commerce programs, identifying barriers to adoption, entering agreements with private companies, states, agencies, or foreign partners, and developing related policy recommendations. The bill also requires the Secretary to identify and publicly assess risks posed by "foreign adversary models"—open AI models developed or controlled by covered nations—covering issues such as data security, misuse safeguards, and national security risks, with a public report due within 18 months and annually thereafter (for 10 years), plus a copy sent to relevant congressional committees.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Commerce, U.S. AI developers and companies, states, and foreign partners engaging with American open-source AI, as well as policymakers seeking information on foreign AI risks. It explicitly does not authorize Commerce to ban or restrict any open AI model.
The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Gabe Evans and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. No further action has occurred; it would need committee consideration and votes in both chambers before becoming law.
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Official summary
Open-Source AI Leadership Act
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to assess and publish information about risks related to use of certain foreign adversary artificial intelligence (AI) models. The bill also authorizes Commerce to take specified actions to support adoption of U.S. AI models.
Specifically, the bill requires Commerce to identify, assess, and make public (as appropriate) any risk associated with the adoption and use of open AI models developed or made available by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, or an individual or entity subject to the control thereof. This includes risks related to the confidentiality of personal or proprietary information, the efficacy of features intended to prevent misuse of a model, or the economic or national security of the United States.
(An open AI model is an AI model (1) with model weights that are publicly released for download or distribution; or (2) that is distributed under an open license that permits use, modification, and redistribution of the model’s source code and model weights.)
Commerce must annually publish a report that assesses risks and provides information relating to the adoption, cost, and performance of foreign adversary open AI models, including a comparison with open AI models developed and made available by U.S. individuals and entities. Commerce must submit such reports to Congress.
Further, Commerce may take specified actions to support the adoption and use of open AI models developed by U.S. individuals and entities, including identifying and addressing barriers to the adoption and use of such models.
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 21.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10152 do?
- **H.R. 10152 — Open-Source AI Leadership Act** This bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce to take steps promoting the adoption and use of "qualified open" artificial intelligence models—open-source AI models developed by U.S. persons that are not controlled by a "covered nation" (a designated foreign adversary). Permitted actions include designating a coordination point of contact, reviewing existing Commerce programs, identifying barriers to adoption, entering agreements with private companies, states, agencies, or foreign partners, and developing related policy recommendations. The bill also requires the Secretary to identify and publicly assess risks posed by "foreign adversary models"—open AI models developed or controlled by covered nations—covering issues such as data security, misuse safeguards, and national security risks, with a public report due within 18 months and annually thereafter (for 10 years), plus a copy sent to relevant congressional committees. The bill primarily affects the Department of Commerce, U.S. AI developers and companies, states, and foreign partners engaging with American open-source AI, as well as policymakers seeking information on foreign AI risks. It explicitly does not authorize Commerce to ban or restrict any open AI model. The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Gabe Evans and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. No further action has occurred; it would need committee consideration and votes in both chambers before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 10152 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10152. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10152?
- H.R. 10152 was sponsored by Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] (R-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10152?
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 21. (16 Sep 2026).
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