Bills · S 3275
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3275Armed Forces and National Security
Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses growing concerns about national security in the age of advanced artificial intelligence and robotics. If it becomes law, it would create a clear barrier to the U.S. government and its contractors using humanoid robots from countries that might pose a threat, potentially preventing espionage, data exfiltration, or technological vulnerabilities. For voters, this means a stronger defense against potential foreign adversaries gaining a foothold in critical U.S. infrastructure or military operations through advanced robotics.
If the bill doesn't pass, there would be no explicit ban on federal agencies and contractors acquiring or using these robots from "countries of concern," nor would there be mandatory CFIUS review for non-controlling investments in U.S. humanoid robot companies from those nations. This could leave the U.S. vulnerable to technological exploitation and potentially cede leadership in a rapidly evolving and strategically important field to foreign powers. It directly connects to issues of economic competitiveness, technological sovereignty, and military readiness.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits U.S. government agencies and contractors from acquiring or using humanoid robots designed or manufactured by "covered entities" (governments or companies linked to countries of concern).
This directly prevents potential adversaries from embedding their technology into U.S. government operations, safeguarding sensitive data and systems.
PROVISION 02
Expands the authority of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review investments in U.S. humanoid robot businesses by entities from "countries of concern," even if the investment doesn't result in control.
This aims to prevent foreign adversaries from gaining influence or access to critical U.S. robotics technology through financial investments.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the Secretary of Defense produce a detailed report on national security threats posed by humanoid robots from "countries of concern."
This ensures a comprehensive assessment of the risks, informing future policy decisions and strategic responses to foreign robotic advancements.
PROVISION 04
Defines "humanoid robot" to mean an autonomous or semi-autonomous machine with integrated artificial intelligence, a human-like body, capability for human tasks, and interactive natural language communication.
This clear definition ensures the bill's scope is precise, targeting the specific type of advanced robotic systems it aims to regulate.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
118
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in Senate
NOV 20
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3275
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
Senate BillS 3275Armed Forces and National Security
Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
