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H.R. 1121In CommitteeGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS

No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act

Computer security and identity theft · Computers and information technology · Executive agency funding and structure
Sponsor
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
D · NJ-5
Key facts
Introduced: Feb 7, 2025
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 32
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Feb 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Summary

No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act

This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to develop standards and guidance requiring removal of the DeepSeek application from federal agency information technology. Such standards and guidance also apply to any successor application developed or provided by High Flyer or entities owned by High Flyer. 

DeepSeek is an artificial intelligence start-up founded in 2023 and based in Hangzhou, China. DeepSeek's chief executive officer also created High Flyer, a hedge fund that is reportedly the sole funder of DeepSeek.

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. Feb 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  2. Feb 7, 2025
    Introduced in House
  3. Feb 7, 2025
    Introduced in House

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