Bills · HR 5885
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5885Foreign Trade and International Finance
GAIN AI Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 31· LAST ACTION OCT 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because advanced AI chips are crucial for developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, which has significant implications for economic competitiveness and national security. By prioritizing access for U.S. persons, the bill aims to strengthen America's position in the global AI race, ensuring domestic innovators have the tools they need without foreign competition taking precedence. This could lead to faster AI development within the U.S., impacting everything from self-driving cars and medical diagnostics to defense systems.
If this bill becomes law, it could accelerate innovation and job growth in the U.S. AI sector, while potentially slowing down AI advancements in designated "countries of concern." If it doesn't pass, the current system for exporting these chips would remain, potentially allowing foreign entities to acquire advanced AI chips from U.S. sources without a guaranteed first offer to American buyers, which some argue could undermine U.S. leadership and security.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires companies to obtain a license to export advanced AI chips to "countries of concern."
This establishes a control mechanism for sensitive technology exports.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that companies seeking an export license for "countries of concern" must certify they offered a "right of first refusal" to U.S. persons.
This prioritizes access to critical AI technology for domestic entities.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Commerce Department to establish regulations within 120 days for implementing the certification requirement, including public notice, procedures for exercising the right of first refusal, and penalties.
Ensures clear rules and enforceability for the priority access provision.
PROVISION 04
Creates an exemption from certain existing export license requirements for "trusted United States persons" exporting advanced AI chips to non-"countries of concern," provided strict conditions are met.
Streamlines exports for trusted domestic entities to allied or non-adversarial nations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
49
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 2 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 31
Introduced in House
OCT 31
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5885
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 31, 2025
Last actionOct 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 31, 2025
House BillHR 5885Foreign Trade and International Finance
GAIN AI Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 31, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
