119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 22, 2026
H.R. 8283IntroducedInternational Affairs
Republicans advance bill to penalize theft of American AI models
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill (R-MI)18 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 15, 2026
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2 Democrats, 16 Republicans (of 18 shown).
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Apr 22
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Apr 22
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 15
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 15
Introduced in House
Apr 15
Introduced in House
All 18 cosponsors
2 Democrats · 16 Republicans
Democrats (2)
Gottheimer, JoshNJ-05
Republicans (16)
Moolenaar, John R.MI-02
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
LaHood, DarinIL-16
Cline, BenVA-06
Harrigan, PatNC-10
McCaul, Michael T.TX-10
Moore, BarryAL-01
James, JohnMI-10
Miller, Max L.OH-07
Mackenzie, RyanPA-07
Moran, NathanielTX-01
Kiggans, Jennifer A.VA-02
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