SB4456U.S. Congress2025 sessionIntroduced
AI OVERWATCH Act Artificial Intelligence Oversight of Verified Exports and Restrictions on Weaponizable Advanced Technology to Covered High-Risk Actors Act
Plain-language summary
Federal bill requiring an export license from the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of certain integrated circuits tied to advanced AI computing capability. Known as the AI OVERWATCH Act, it targets circuits deemed weaponizable by high-risk foreign actors.
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History
Apr 30, 2026
SRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Progress
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
JB
Sen. Jim Banks (R)Prime sponsor
EW
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D)
TC
Sen. Tom Cotton (R)
JS
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D)
PR
Sen. Pete Ricketts (R)
CM
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D)
Sources
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