Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026

Timeline

1. Apr 22, 2026
   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
2. Apr 22, 2026
   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
3. Apr 15, 2026
   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
4. Apr 15, 2026
   Introduced in House
5. Apr 15, 2026
   Introduced in House

Cosponsors

• Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] R-MI
• Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] R-NY
• Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] R-AR
• Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] D-CA
• Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] R-IL
• Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] R-VA
• Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] R-NC
• Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] R-TX
• Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] R-AL
• Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] R-FL
• Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] R-MI
• Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7] R-OH

In the News

• Press Release: Huizenga Introduces Legislation Aimed at Preventing AI Model Theft by China and Russia - Quiver Quantitative
• U.S. and China Hold High-Level Calls Ahead of Potential Trump-Xi Summit - Geopolitechs
• New Bill: Representative Bill Huizenga introduces H.R. 8398: GUARD Financial Data Act - Quiver Quantitative
• Chairman Mast, HFAC, Advances MATCH Act - House.gov
• Congress Needs to Get Export Controls Right - Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
• Strengthening Export Controls: A Critical National Security Priority for Congress - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• Congressman Schweikert Delivers Debt Disquisition to Incoming Freshmen Members - Congressman Schweikert (.gov)