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AI OVERWATCH Act Artificial Intelligence Oversight of Verified Exports and Restrictions on Weaponizable Advanced Technology to Covered High-Risk Actors Act
In one paragraph
The AI OVERWATCH Act mandates a license for the export, reexport, or transfer of specific integrated circuits, with oversight by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security.
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What it means for business
If you export integrated circuits, you must obtain a license or face restrictions.
What this means
The AI OVERWATCH Act requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security to mandate licenses for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of specific integrated circuits to Covered High-Risk Actors.
Key provisions
- Requires a license for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of specific integrated circuits, with oversight by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security.
- Licenses are required when technologies are destined for Covered High-Risk Actors.
Latest legislative action
Dec 18, 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sponsors (showing 5 of 36)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Amata Radewagen R | Sponsor | HD-AS |
| Ben Cline R | Sponsor | HD-VA-6 |
| Bill Huizenga R | Sponsor | HD-MI-4 |
| Brad Sherman D | Sponsor | HD-CA-32 |
| Brian Fitzpatrick R | Sponsor | HD-PA-1 |
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