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Proposed Report on China's Artificial Intelligence Capabilities

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6303

June 24, 2026

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TEAM HUSTEDORAVITZ, JEFF$3,500CHAIRMANMar 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would mandate that the Secretaries of Commerce and State provide Congress with detailed, recurring assessments of China's AI and semiconductor sectors, potentially influencing future U.S. trade and national security policies regarding technology exports.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Secretary of Commerce

Must lead the production of annual reports on China's AI and semiconductor sectors.

Secretary of State

Must co-lead the production of annual reports on China's AI and semiconductor sectors.

U.S. Congress

Will receive annual reports to inform legislative and oversight activities regarding China's technology sector.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Husted has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring federal agencies to produce annual reports on China's progress in artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, and robotics. The reports would assess China's technological advancements, supply chain dependencies, and the effectiveness of U.S. export controls.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would mandate that the Secretaries of Commerce and State provide Congress with detailed, recurring assessments of China's AI and semiconductor sectors, potentially influencing future U.S. trade and national security policies regarding technology exports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this report?
The report is intended to provide Congress with a comprehensive assessment of China's artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and robotics capabilities to inform national security and foreign policy decisions.
Who is responsible for writing these reports?
The Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of State are primarily responsible, in consultation with other agency heads like the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence.
Will the public be able to read these reports?
Yes, the amendment requires the reports to be submitted in unclassified form, though they may include a classified annex for sensitive information.

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Increased Focus on AI Supply Chains

The amendment signals a shift toward granular, sector-specific monitoring of China's AI supply chain, including robotics and EDA software, rather than just general AI capabilities.

Connected Entities

organizationUnitree RoboticsA Chinese humanoid robot manufacturer to be assessed.Map →
organizationSecretary of CommerceOne of the primary agencies responsible for the report.Map →
personHustedU.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.Map →
organizationSemiconductor Manufacturing International CorporationA Chinese semiconductor fabrication facility to be assessed.Map →
organizationSecretary of StateOne of the primary agencies responsible for the report.Map →
organizationHuawei Technologies Co., Ltd.A Chinese chip designer to be assessed.Map →
locationPeople's Republic of ChinaThe subject of the requested intelligence reports.Map →

Sources

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