Prohibits federal entities from partnering with specific Chinese institutions on technologies, including AI, related to military-civil fusion. Requires creating a website listing these technologies and entities. Demands annual reports and audits on research relationships with Chinese entities.
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This is a binding federal statute with mandatory prohibitions, enforcement mechanisms including loss of federal funding, and specific compliance requirements including annual reporting and audits.
The document primarily addresses competitive dynamics (6.4) through regulation of international AI technology transfer and research collaboration. It has minimal coverage of AI system security vulnerabilities (2.2) and dangerous capabilities (7.2) through its focus on preventing dual-use technology acquisition. The document does not directly address AI-specific risks but rather focuses on national security concerns related to technology transfer.
This legislation governs multiple sectors through restrictions on research collaboration with Chinese entities. Primary sectors include Educational Services (universities and research institutions), Scientific Research and Development Services (federal research agencies and private research institutions), and Professional and Technical Services (private companies receiving federal funding). The document also impacts Public Administration through federal agency research activities.
The document addresses multiple AI lifecycle stages with primary focus on Plan and Design (through research restrictions) and Build and Use Model (through prohibitions on collaborative development). It also covers Operate and Monitor through ongoing reporting requirements about research relationships.
The document explicitly mentions artificial intelligence as one of the covered technology areas but does not define AI models, AI systems, or distinguish between different types of AI. It focuses on dual-use technology development broadly rather than specific AI technical categories.
Mr. Banks (U.S. House of Representatives member), United States Congress
The bill was introduced by Representative Banks in the House of Representatives and referred to multiple committees for consideration, indicating Congressional authorship and proposal.
Secretary of Defense (primary), Secretary of State, Director of National Intelligence, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Education, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Commerce
The Secretary of Defense is designated as the primary enforcement authority with power to promulgate regulations, conduct audits, and coordinate with other federal agencies to enforce prohibitions and compliance requirements.
Secretary of Defense, independent audit entities contracted by the Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of Defense is responsible for monitoring through annual reporting requirements and may contract independent entities to audit compliance reports from covered entities.
Federal agencies (National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health), institutions of higher education, private research institutions receiving federal funding, private companies headquartered in the United States receiving federal financial assistance
The document explicitly defines 'covered entities' as federal agencies, educational institutions, and private companies that receive federal financial assistance, prohibiting them from engaging with Chinese entities of concern on dual-use technology research.
4 subdomains (1 Good, 3 Minimal)