Defending American AI: Moolenaar, Bipartisan Group Introduce Advanced AI Security Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, a bipartisan group from the House Select Committee on China, including Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and Representative Darin LaHood (R-IL), introduced the Advanced AI Security Readiness Act—legislation dedicated to protecting American AI from foreign threats. Ranking Member of the House Intelligence National Security Agency and Cyber Subcommittee Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) accompanied them in introducing the bill.
The Advanced AI Security Readiness Act would have wide-ranging implications for national security, including:
- Empowering the National Security Agency (NSA) to detect and neutralize threats targeting advanced AI technology
- Safeguarding AI systems through cybersecurity standards, risk assessments, and secure development practices
- Securing U.S. AI leadership by preventing and mitigating espionage and intellectual theft
“It’s simple: the U.S. must win the AI race. AI is a strategic asset vital to America’s economic and national security, not just another tech trend—it has immense power, and we should treat it that way,” said Chairman Moolenaar. “This bill is a major win for our families, businesses, and communities, giving our national security agencies the playbook they need to defend artificial intelligence from malicious actors across the globe.”
“The Chinese Communist Party is aggressively targeting the United States’ advanced AI technology to undermine our national security,” said Representative LaHood. “As AI becomes an integrated part of society, Congress must ensure that the United States fortifies our technology defenses and remains the undeniable leader. I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Advanced AI Security Readiness Act to draw a clear line that we will not allow our foreign adversaries to steal, exploit, or weaponize American innovation. Congress must secure our capabilities and ensure the United States stays ahead in this critical domain.”
Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi added, "“Artificial intelligence is one of the most consequential technologies of our lifetime already, and the race to develop and safeguard it will shape the balance of global power for decades to come. As adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party seek to exploit vulnerabilities in our AI infrastructure, we must ensure the United States remains several steps ahead. This bipartisan legislation will empower the NSA to map those vulnerabilities and chart a path forward to protect our most sensitive AI capabilities.”
“We must put proper safeguards in place to defend our national security and ensure that our nation remains a leading force in innovation,” included Ranking Member Gottheimer. “That’s why I’m proud to co-lead the bipartisan Advanced AI Security Readiness Act with Congressman LaHood to strengthen protections for U.S. artificial intelligence technologies. As American entrepreneurs continue to face threats from foreign adversaries like China, this critical legislation will help ensure that we safeguard U.S. innovation from espionage and theft.”
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