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HR 8283 — US
HR 8283 is an AI governance legislation from US, currently introduced. A bill was introduced in the House of Representatives aiming to prevent foreign adversary access to US-owned AI models [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-05-12.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline for enactment; would be effective upon enactment if passed.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| provider | Prevent foreign adversaries from extracting key technical features of their closed-source, American-owned artificial intelligence models. | — | — |
| deployer | Prevent foreign adversaries from extracting key technical features of their closed-source, American-owned artificial intelligence models. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- cto Evaluate current security measures for safeguarding key technical features of closed-source AI models.
- general_counsel Monitor the progress of HR 8283 and related national security legislation concerning AI.
- risk_manager Assess the company's exposure to foreign adversaries attempting to extract AI model features.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, infrastructure, other
Vendors providing or hosting closed-source AI models will need to demonstrate robust security protocols to protect against technical feature extraction by foreign adversaries, particularly for American-owned models.
Sample vendor questions
- What measures do you have in place to prevent the unauthorized extraction of technical features from closed-source AI models?
- How do you identify and mitigate risks from foreign adversaries attempting to access sensitive AI model information?
- What data governance and access controls are implemented for your AI model's internal architecture and training data?
- Can you provide assurances of your supply chain security for AI model components?
Intelligence briefs (2)
Bill Introduced to Safeguard US Closed-Source AI from Foreign Adversaries
A bill was introduced in the House of Representatives aiming to prevent foreign adversary access to US-owned AI models [1].
This development bears on national security considerations for organizations developing and deploying closed-source, American-owned AI models.
Deadline: No fixed deadline for enactment; would be effective upon enactment if passed.
Primary source →US Bill Addresses Foreign Adversary AI Model Extraction Risks
A new US House bill (H.R. 8283) has been introduced to counter foreign adversary extraction of American-owned AI models [1].
This signals growing US federal attention to national security implications of AI intellectual property protection and supply chain integrity.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently referred to committee for consideration.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HR 8283?
- H.R. 8283, a bill titled "A bill to prevent foreign adversaries from threatening the national security of the United States by extracting key technical features of closed-source, American-owned artificial intelligence models, and for other purposes," has been introduced [1]. The legislation has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for further review and consideration [2]. This development reflects ongoing legislative attention to the national security implications of proprietary AI technologies. Primary source →
- Why does HR 8283 matter?
- This development bears on national security considerations for organizations developing and deploying closed-source, American-owned AI models. Primary source →
- Who does HR 8283 affect?
- This proposed legislation would primarily affect entities that develop, own, or deploy advanced closed-source artificial intelligence models within the United States, particularly those operating in sectors deemed critical for national security or those whose AI models possess "key technical features" of strategic importance. The scope extends to developers and deployers whose AI intellectual property could be targeted by foreign adversaries, impacting AI risk management and governance functions. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HR 8283?
- No fixed deadline for enactment; would be effective upon enactment if passed. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HR 8283?
- As of the last published update, HR 8283 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HR 8283?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/HOB-2026/HOB-2026-hr8283. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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