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US SB321

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh Hawley

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits importing AI technology or intellectual property developed in China and exporting AI technology to China, effective 180 days after enactment, with criminal penalties matching Export Control Reform Act violations and civil penalties for each violation

  • Makes it a federal crime for U.S. persons to conduct AI research or development within China, for Chinese entities of concern, or in collaboration with Chinese nationals working for such entities, with fines up to $100 million for organizations and $1 million for individuals

  • Bars violators from receiving federal financial assistance for 5 years and requires forfeiture of any federal licenses, contracts, grants, or public benefits

  • Prohibits U.S. persons from holding financial interests in, lending to, or extending credit to Chinese entities involved in AI research that assist China's military-civil fusion strategy, develop surveillance capabilities, or are implicated in human rights abuses, effective one year after enactment

  • Adds violations to the Immigration and Nationality Act's definition of "aggravated felony," creating deportation consequences for non-citizens convicted under the law

Legislative Description

Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act of 2025

Crime and law enforcement

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

1/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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