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US SR598
Resolution
AI Summary
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Senate resolution condemning President Trump's decision to allow advanced AI chip exports to the United Arab Emirates and calling for reversal of that decision
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Four days before Trump's 2025 inauguration, officials representing UAE security official Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan reportedly signed a $500,000,000 deal to purchase 49% of the Trump family's crypto company World Liberty Financial
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Initial $250,000,000 installment reportedly directed $187,000,000 to Trump family entities and $31,000,000 to entities connected to Steve Witkoff's family (World Liberty Financial co-founder and Trump's Middle East special envoy)
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Resolution cites national security concerns that advanced AI chips could be diverted to China due to UAE's ties to the People's Republic of China, potentially enhancing Chinese military capabilities
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Sponsored by Senators Warren, Van Hollen, Kim, and Slotkin; referred to Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on February 5, 2026
Legislative Description
A resolution condemning and calling for the reversal of President Trump's decision to allow the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to the United Arab Emirates, despite significant risks to national security and just months after the United Arab Emirates signed a secret $500,000,000 deal to buy close to a majority stake in the Trump family crypto company World Liberty Financial.
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S513)
2/5/2026