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US HB3961
Bill
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Fallon
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Defense prohibited from entering, renewing, or extending software source code contracts with entities that own, operate, substantially fund, or have material interest in AI research/development facilities located in covered countries (primarily China)
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Prohibition applies to entities that have allowed covered countries access to software or source code that could enable reverse engineering
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Entities operating data centers in covered countries related to the software source code are barred, including data centers run by parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, or on behalf of the contracting entity
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Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition if determined to be in the national security interests of the United States
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Restrictions apply only to contracts entered into, renewed, or extended within 3 years after enactment
Legislative Description
To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from entering into software source code contracts with entities with certain relationships with China, and for other purposes.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
6/12/2025