H.R. 8283: Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-04-15 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 18 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-22 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-28 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (18)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John R. Moolenaar | R MI (original cosponsor) 2026-04-15 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2026-04-20 |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | R AR 2026-04-21 |
| Sydney Kamlager-Dove | D CA 2026-04-29 |
| Darin LaHood | R IL 2026-04-29 |
| Ben Cline | R VA 2026-04-29 |
| Pat Harrigan | R NC 2026-04-29 |
| Michael T. McCaul | R TX 2026-05-11 |
| Barry Moore | R AL 2026-05-11 |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | R FL 2026-05-12 |
| John James | R MI 2026-05-12 |
| Max L. Miller | R OH 2026-05-19 |
| Ryan Mackenzie | R PA 2026-06-02 |
| Josh Gottheimer | D NJ 2026-06-03 |
| Nicholas J. Begich III | R AK 2026-06-08 |
| Nathaniel Moran | R TX 2026-06-08 |
| Jennifer A. Kiggans | R VA 2026-07-27 |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | R TN 2026-07-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 8283 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8283?
H.R. 8283 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8283 are available on congress.gov.
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