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HR 7058 — US

HR 7058 is an AI governance agency report from US, currently introduced. A US House bill was introduced to mandate Secretary of State assessments of generative AI risks from foreign adversaries [1]. AIGI tracks 3 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-05-12.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage
introduced
Bill status
in committee
Authority / governing body
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Chamber
house
Document type
agency report

Next deadline: No fixed deadline, as this is a proposed bill requiring future enactment.

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Full obligation matrix

ActorObligationDeadlineSource
Secretary of StateConduct assessments of the risks posed to the United States by foreign adversaries who utilize generative artificial intelligence for malicious activities.

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Enforcement risk score

25
/ 100

Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

  • chief_ai_officer Establish a program or process to conduct assessments of generative AI risks from foreign adversaries.
  • risk_manager Identify and analyze specific threats related to foreign adversaries' use of generative AI.
  • general_counsel Review the scope and methodology of required risk assessments to ensure compliance with the bill's intent.

Intelligence briefs (3)

agency_report in_committee 5/12/2026

US House Bill Introduced: Secretary of State AI Risk Assessments

A US House bill was introduced to mandate Secretary of State assessments of generative AI risks from foreign adversaries [1].

This signals increasing US federal attention to national security implications of AI deployment by foreign actors.

Deadline: No fixed deadline, as this is a proposed bill requiring future enactment.

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agency_report introduced 4/24/2026

House Bill 7058: SecState AI Risk Assessments of Foreign Adversaries

House Bill 7058 was introduced, requiring the Secretary of State to assess risks from foreign adversaries' malicious generative AI use [1].

This development highlights a legislative focus on national security implications of AI, signaling potential future federal agency obligations.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment

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Frequently asked questions

What is HR 7058?
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to mandate that the Secretary of State conduct assessments of risks posed by foreign adversaries leveraging generative artificial intelligence for malicious activities [1]. The proposed legislation, assigned to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, outlines a focus on national security implications concerning advanced AI use by hostile foreign entities. Primary source →
Why does HR 7058 matter?
This signals increasing US federal attention to national security implications of AI deployment by foreign actors. Primary source →
Who does HR 7058 affect?
This bill directly impacts the US Department of State by establishing a requirement for specific AI risk assessment activities related to national security. The scope concerns the analysis of generative AI use by foreign adversaries for malicious purposes. While it does not impose direct obligations on private sector AI deployers, organizations involved in national security, defense, or government contracting may find its development relevant to their strategic planning and understanding of evolving federal priorities. Primary source →
What are the key dates for HR 7058?
No fixed deadline, as this is a proposed bill requiring future enactment. Primary source →
What is the current status of HR 7058?
As of the last published update, HR 7058 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for HR 7058?
The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/HOB-2026/HOB-2026-hr7058. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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