Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Apr 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 7.
What this bill does
H.R. 6996, the Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act, would require federal agencies to promote the export of U.S.-developed artificial intelligence technology and infrastructure. The bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish a program for industry groups to propose exporting the "full AI stack," which includes computing resources, data centers, algorithms, and related standards. Commerce would also work with foreign buyers on security measures to prevent access by adversaries and develop standards to highlight the benefits of U.S. AI technology. The Department of State would focus on removing foreign trade barriers and creating a diplomatic strategy for AI export.
This bill would affect U.S. companies involved in AI technology and infrastructure, as well as foreign countries and entities seeking to adopt or purchase this technology. It aims to ensure that global AI deployment relies on U.S. systems, cloud operators, data centers, and semiconductors, while also aiming to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing U.S. AI technology. The bill also mandates studies on the benefits and impacts of global AI deployment and requires various reports to Congress.
As of April 22, 2026, the bill has been ordered to be reported in the House of Representatives. This means it has passed a committee stage and is now on its way to further consideration by the full House. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act
This bill requires specified departments to promote the export of the U.S. full artificial intelligence (AI) stack. Full AI stack refers to the compute and data infrastructure that enables AI research and development, including high-performance computing resources, data centers, trained algorithms deployed on such infrastructure, cloud services and infrastructure, and technical standards with which these facets operate.
Specifically, the Department of Commerce must establish and carry out a program to identify and receive proposals from industry consortia for exporting the U.S. full AI stack to allies and partners. (Commerce implemented this program following a July 2025 executive order.)
Additionally, Commerce must
• work with foreign purchasers of the U.S. full AI stack to institute security measures to prevent illicit or unauthorized foreign adversary (e.g., China) access to the U.S. full AI stack;
• develop practices and standards to demonstrate to potential purchasers the benefits of adopting the U.S. full AI stack; and
• complete, on a biannual basis for five years, an estimate of the success of exporting the U.S. full AI stack.
The bill directs the Department of State to
Timeline
22 Apr 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 7.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6996 do?
- H.R. 6996, the Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act, would require federal agencies to promote the export of U.S.-developed artificial intelligence technology and infrastructure. The bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish a program for industry groups to propose exporting the "full AI stack," which includes computing resources, data centers, algorithms, and related standards. Commerce would also work with foreign buyers on security measures to prevent access by adversaries and develop standards to highlight the benefits of U.S. AI technology. The Department of State would focus on removing foreign trade barriers and creating a diplomatic strategy for AI export. This bill would affect U.S. companies involved in AI technology and infrastructure, as well as foreign countries and entities seeking to adopt or purchase this technology. It aims to ensure that global AI deployment relies on U.S. systems, cloud operators, data centers, and semiconductors, while also aiming to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing U.S. AI technology. The bill also mandates studies on the benefits and impacts of global AI deployment and requires various reports to Congress. As of April 22, 2026, the bill has been ordered to be reported in the House of Representatives. This means it has passed a committee stage and is now on its way to further consideration by the full House. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 6996 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6996. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6996?
- H.R. 6996 was sponsored by Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6996?
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 7. (22 Apr 2026).
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