Bills · S 321
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 321Civil actions and liabilityIntellectual property
Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 29· LAST ACTION JAN 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to significantly change how artificial intelligence is developed and shared globally. If passed, it would build a major technological wall between the U.S. and China in the crucial and rapidly growing field of AI, potentially affecting everything from the cost of AI products to how quickly new AI innovations emerge. This could impact national security by limiting a rival country's access to advanced AI tools. It might also force U.S. tech companies to shift their focus and investments, possibly leading to more domestic production but also potentially higher costs for businesses and consumers.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits importing artificial intelligence or generative artificial intelligence technology or intellectual property developed or produced in China into the United States.
This stops the flow of Chinese-developed AI tech and ideas into the U.S., which could reshape supply chains and domestic AI development.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits exporting, reexporting, or transferring artificial intelligence or generative artificial intelligence technology or intellectual property to or within China.
This prevents U.S.-developed AI technology and intellectual property from being used or advanced in China.
PROVISION 03
Defines "artificial intelligence" and "generative artificial intelligence" broadly to cover a wide range of systems that learn and perform tasks without significant human oversight.
This broad definition ensures that a wide array of current and future AI technologies fall under the bill's prohibitions.
PROVISION 04
Imposes criminal and civil penalties, referencing existing export control laws, for violating the import and export prohibitions.
These penalties provide strong enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new restrictions.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Secretary of Commerce to issue regulations to put these import and export prohibitions into practice within 90 days of the bill becoming law.
This sets a clear and relatively short timeline for the practical implementation of the bill's core provisions.
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2 EVENTSJAN 29
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JAN 29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 321
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 29, 2025
Last actionJan 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2025
Senate BillS 321Civil actions and liabilityIntellectual property
Decoupling America's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities from China Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 29, 2025
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