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# FIGHT China Act of 2025

Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary

Authorizes sanctions on foreign persons involved in China's defense or surveillance technology sectors, and requires U.S. persons to notify Treasury about investments in certain technologies. It lets Treasury prohibit investments in quantum computing, hypersonics, and AI models made for use by the Chinese government.

Model-rated AI relevance 60%: AI models are explicitly named as a prohibited investment technology in a broader national security bill. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026)

national security

JC

Sponsored by

[John CornynRepublican TX](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/C001056)

Data as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. [What changed](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/changes.json)

## Progress

1.  Introduced
    
    Mar 13, 2025
    
2.  Reported by committee
    
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3.  Passed House
    
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4.  Passed Senate
    
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5.  Became law
    
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Latest action · March 13, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1746-1747)

## What members said

Releases that cite this bill first, then releases on the same topics.

[Sara Jacobs](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/J000305) Democrat toward oversight Oct 16, 2026 · same topic

Jacobs argues Congress should pursue both AI innovation and safety guardrails, addressing societal, model, deployer, and impact-level risks rather than prioritizing speed over safety.

[Source ↗](https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-sara-jacobs-pens-newsweek-op-ed-on-how-to-win-the-ai-race)

[Josh Gottheimer](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/G000583) Democrat mixed Oct 15, 2026 · same topic

Gottheimer touted bipartisan AI bills balancing innovation leadership with safeguards like pre-deployment testing and human control over AI agents.

[Source ↗](https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-discusses-ai-policy-at-the-university-of-pennsylvania)

[Pete Ricketts](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/R000618) Republican mixed Oct 14, 2026 · same topic

Ricketts supports strengthening American AI innovation and export controls on chips to China while backing 'commonsense guardrails' for safety without stifling innovation.

[Source ↗](https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ricketts-champions-ai-innovation-and-safety/)

[Lisa Blunt Rochester](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/B001303) Democrat neutral Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Blunt Rochester describes meetings with AI experts and OpenAI leadership to discuss national security threats and recent AI safety issues, without stating a specific policy position.

[Source ↗](https://www.bluntrochester.senate.gov/news/press-releases/news-senator-blunt-rochester-returns-from-congressional-delegation-visits-on-coast-guard-ai-national-security/)

[Mark Kelly](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/K000377) Democrat toward oversight Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Kelly advocates legislation requiring human oversight and accountability for military AI, ensuring servicemembers can operate when AI systems fail.

[Source ↗](https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-kelly-writes-washington-times-op-ed-on-keeping-humans-in-command-as-ai-transforms-warfare/)

[Tom Barrett](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/B001321) Republican toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic

Barrett introduced legislation creating a Cabinet-level federal office to oversee AI and emerging technology threats and ensure strong guardrails.

[Source ↗](https://barrett.house.gov/media/press-releases/barrett-introduces-legislation-address-growing-threats-artificial-intelligence)

[Lance Gooden](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/G000589) Republican toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic

Gooden asked DNI Clayton to assess U.S. AI defenses against foreign adversaries and identify where congressional legislative action is needed.

[Source ↗](https://gooden.house.gov/press-releases?ID=75086BA0-0C2E-46AC-915E-E710077AE939)

[Adam Schiff](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/S001150) Democrat toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic

Schiff called for sensible regulation and 'constructive oversight' of AI, including making industry pay for its energy use, while competing with China.

[Source ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-sen-schiff-talks-ai-guardrails-competition-with-china-and-outlook-for-tech-regulation-in-new-congress-at-punchbowl-news-tech-summit/)

Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z