China AI Power Report Act
The China AI Power Report Act requires the Secretaries of Commerce and State to submit an annual report to Congress for three years detailing the advanced artificial intelligence capabilities of the People's Republic of China. The legislation mandates a comprehensive assessment of specific sectors, including AI chip designers, semiconductor fabrication facilities, manufacturing equipment producers, and software developers, with a focus on technical specifications and production volumes. It also requires evaluations of Chinese AI models, research funding, humanoid robot manufacturers, and the effectiveness of current U.S. export controls in restricting technology transfer. The report must be submitted in unclassified form with a potential classified annex, and it must compare China's capabilities against those of the United States and partner nations to provide context for national security planning.
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Introduced Aug 7, 2026
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