Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6909
China AI Threat Assessment Act
Congress orders U.S. intelligence estimate on risks from China-developed AI systems
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Congress would require the Director of National Intelligence to deliver a classified-style threat report on China-made AI within 180 days of the law taking effect.
- The report would look at whether China-developed AI has built-in bias, including targeting or discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, political views, or nationality.
- It would assess how these AI tools could be used for influence campaigns, surveillance, or information manipulation aimed at the U.S. or U.S. allies.
- It would flag risks to democratic freedoms and military decision-making if these AI systems spread widely around the world.
- It would also recommend how U.S. intelligence agencies and allies should track and counter harmful uses of Chinese AI tech.
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Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Dec 18, 2025
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
China AI Threat Assessment Act
Bill NumberHR 6909
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
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