Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026
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Latest action (22 Apr 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
What this bill does
H.R. 8283, the Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026, aims to prevent foreign adversaries from obtaining key technical features of U.S.-owned, closed-source artificial intelligence (AI) models. This bill defines "closed-source AI models" as those with proprietary technical information, like model weights, that are not publicly shared and whose access is governed by terms of service. It also defines "entities of concern" as foreign individuals or groups operating from or under the control of countries like China or Russia, or those attempting to extract data from U.S. AI models. The bill mandates assessments to identify such entities and countries involved in these activities, as well as those providing fraudulent account networks to bypass access restrictions.
The bill seeks to establish a list of "AI Model Extraction Attackers" maintained by the State Department, detailing individuals and entities found to have conducted such attacks. It also proposes a mechanism for the Commerce Department to share information with AI model owners about these attacks and related fraudulent activities. Furthermore, it allows for entities identified as engaging in or facilitating model extraction attacks to be added to a Commerce Department "Entity List," which could lead to sanctions imposed by the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. However, exceptions are included for humanitarian aid, international obligations, and U.S. intelligence and national security activities.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 15, 2026, by Representative Bill Huizenga and others and was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The latest action was on April 22, 2026, when it was ordered reported, with amendments, by a vote of 43 to 0. If passed by the House, it would then be sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
22 Apr 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8283 do?
- H.R. 8283, the Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026, aims to prevent foreign adversaries from obtaining key technical features of U.S.-owned, closed-source artificial intelligence (AI) models. This bill defines "closed-source AI models" as those with proprietary technical information, like model weights, that are not publicly shared and whose access is governed by terms of service. It also defines "entities of concern" as foreign individuals or groups operating from or under the control of countries like China or Russia, or those attempting to extract data from U.S. AI models. The bill mandates assessments to identify such entities and countries involved in these activities, as well as those providing fraudulent account networks to bypass access restrictions. The bill seeks to establish a list of "AI Model Extraction Attackers" maintained by the State Department, detailing individuals and entities found to have conducted such attacks. It also proposes a mechanism for the Commerce Department to share information with AI model owners about these attacks and related fraudulent activities. Furthermore, it allows for entities identified as engaging in or facilitating model extraction attacks to be added to a Commerce Department "Entity List," which could lead to sanctions imposed by the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. However, exceptions are included for humanitarian aid, international obligations, and U.S. intelligence and national security activities. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 15, 2026, by Representative Bill Huizenga and others and was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The latest action was on April 22, 2026, when it was ordered reported, with amendments, by a vote of 43 to 0. If passed by the House, it would then be sent to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 8283 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8283. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8283?
- H.R. 8283 was sponsored by Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] (R-MI), with 21 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8283?
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0. (22 Apr 2026).
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