China FIREWALL Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
H.R. 10670, the China FIREWALL Act of 2026, would prohibit the use of certain Artificial Intelligence (AI) models developed or provided by foreign entities of concern on government-issued devices and software systems. It would also prevent executive agencies from purchasing these "covered applications," which include AI applications and software utilizing foundation models from such entities. The bill outlines exceptions for national security, law enforcement, and security researchers, requiring documented risk mitigation for any authorized use.
The legislation aims to affect executive agencies and their use of technology. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with several other agency heads, would be responsible for developing standards and guidelines to implement the bill's requirements. The Director, along with the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense, could also grant waivers on a case-by-case basis if deemed in the national security interest.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 1, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
1 Oct 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10670 do?
- H.R. 10670, the China FIREWALL Act of 2026, would prohibit the use of certain Artificial Intelligence (AI) models developed or provided by foreign entities of concern on government-issued devices and software systems. It would also prevent executive agencies from purchasing these "covered applications," which include AI applications and software utilizing foundation models from such entities. The bill outlines exceptions for national security, law enforcement, and security researchers, requiring documented risk mitigation for any authorized use. The legislation aims to affect executive agencies and their use of technology. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with several other agency heads, would be responsible for developing standards and guidelines to implement the bill's requirements. The Director, along with the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Defense, could also grant waivers on a case-by-case basis if deemed in the national security interest. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 1, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10670 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10670. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10670?
- H.R. 10670 was sponsored by Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10670?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (1 Oct 2026).
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