GAIN AI Act of 2025
Latest action (31 Oct 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 5885, the GAIN AI Act of 2025, would amend federal export control law to regulate how companies sell advanced artificial intelligence computer chips to "countries of concern," including China, Macau, and Hong Kong. Companies seeking a U.S. export license to send these advanced chips or chip-containing products to such destinations would have to certify that they first offered U.S. buyers a "right of first refusal"—including public notice and a window of time for American purchasers to buy the chips—before selling to entities in those countries. Applications lacking this certification would be denied. The bill also directs the Commerce Department to create a "trusted United States person" designation, exempting certain U.S. companies meeting security, ownership, and compliance standards from related licensing requirements when chips stay under their U.S. control.
The bill primarily affects U.S. and foreign companies that manufacture or export high-performance AI chips (such as advanced GPUs used in data centers), as well as U.S. businesses seeking to purchase such chips. It aims to give American buyers priority access to cutting-edge AI hardware before it is exported to specified countries, while leaving Commerce Department officials responsible for writing detailed implementing regulations within set deadlines.
The bill was introduced on October 31, 2025, by Rep. John Moolenaar with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor consideration, or further congressional action.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 31, 2025. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5885 do?
- H.R. 5885, the GAIN AI Act of 2025, would amend federal export control law to regulate how companies sell advanced artificial intelligence computer chips to "countries of concern," including China, Macau, and Hong Kong. Companies seeking a U.S. export license to send these advanced chips or chip-containing products to such destinations would have to certify that they first offered U.S. buyers a "right of first refusal"—including public notice and a window of time for American purchasers to buy the chips—before selling to entities in those countries. Applications lacking this certification would be denied. The bill also directs the Commerce Department to create a "trusted United States person" designation, exempting certain U.S. companies meeting security, ownership, and compliance standards from related licensing requirements when chips stay under their U.S. control. The bill primarily affects U.S. and foreign companies that manufacture or export high-performance AI chips (such as advanced GPUs used in data centers), as well as U.S. businesses seeking to purchase such chips. It aims to give American buyers priority access to cutting-edge AI hardware before it is exported to specified countries, while leaving Commerce Department officials responsible for writing detailed implementing regulations within set deadlines. The bill was introduced on October 31, 2025, by Rep. John Moolenaar with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor consideration, or further congressional action.
- Has H.R. 5885 become law?
- Not yet. As of 31 Oct 2025, H.R. 5885 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5885?
- H.R. 5885 was sponsored by Rep. John Moolenaar [R-MI2] (Republican-MI), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5885?
- Introduced (31 Oct 2025).
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