H.R. 10670, National Security Restriction on Foreign AI. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a trade-off: gains for some, costs for others.
H.R. 10670 · Mixed
What it does
This bill requires federal agencies to remove Chinese AI models from government devices and systems within 60 days and prohibits future procurement of such models. It carves out exceptions for law enforcement, national security, and security researchers, with case-by-case national security waivers available. The bill does not restrict private-sector use of Chinese AI.
The analysis names U.S.-based AI developers and vendors (alternative suppliers for government contracts) — and 2 more groups — among the beneficiaries.
The trade-off
The bill's definition of 'foreign entity of concern' is cross-referenced to the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021, which may capture entities beyond Chinese AI developers—the scope depends on how that statute defines the term, creating potential for unintended capture of allied-nation vendors.
Transparency scores 85%, with a medium warning level and no provisions unrelated to the bill's subject.
Who is behind it
Filed by Josh Gottheimer. Cosponsored by Nicolas LaLota.
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