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Read. Follow. Verify.Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act (H.R. 6996)
Last action · April 22, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 7.Sponsors: Randy Fine and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill proposes a federal strategy to promote the global export of U.S.-made artificial intelligence systems, hardware, and standards. It directs the Departments of Commerce and State to create industry partnerships, reduce foreign trade barriers, and implement security measures to ensure U.S. technology is not accessed by foreign adversaries.
The bill mandates new federal programs and reporting requirements to prioritize the global adoption of U.S. AI technology, which could impact the export operations of American tech firms and influence international technology standards.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
U.S. Artificial Intelligence Companies
These firms may participate in new industry consortia and receive federal support to reduce barriers when exporting AI technology.
Department of Commerce
The agency is required to establish new programs, manage industry proposals, and submit multiple reports to Congress.
Department of State
The agency is required to develop a new diplomatic strategy and conduct a study on the global impact of AI deployment.
Key Facts
- The Secretary of Commerce must establish a program for industry consortia to facilitate the export of the 'U.S. full AI stack' to allies.
- The Secretary of State must establish a diplomatic strategy within 180 days to address foreign barriers to U.S. AI exports.
- The Secretary of State, in coordination with the DNI and Commerce, must conduct a study on the impact of global AI deployment, due within 180 days.
- The Secretary of Commerce must report on the development of security measures to prevent unauthorized foreign adversary access to U.S. AI technology within 180 days.
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- The bill defines the 'U.S. full AI stack' as AI models, cloud operators, data centers, and semiconductors designed or owned by U.S. firms.
- The Secretary of Commerce must submit a report on the status of the industry consortia program within 180 days of its establishment.
- The Secretary of State must submit a report on the results of the global AI deployment study within 180 days of enactment.
- The Secretary of Commerce must submit a report on the implementation of security measures for AI exports within 180 days of enactment.
- The bill authorizes the use of classified annexes for reports regarding security measures and global AI deployment studies.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Apr 22, 2026HouseCommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 7.
- Apr 22, 2026HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jan 9, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Jan 9, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
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Focus on Full-Stack Sovereignty
The bill marks a shift from regulating individual AI components to promoting a 'full stack' approach, ensuring that every layer of AI infrastructure—from chips to cloud—is U.S.-controlled.
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- Controversy60Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment20Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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