H.R. 10670
China FIREWALL Act of 2026
Summary:
• The "China FIREWALL Act of 2026" prohibits Chinese AI models (defined as AI applications developed or provided by a "foreign entity of concern") from being used on government devices or software systems and bans their procurement by executive agencies
• The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must develop standards and guidelines within 60 days requiring removal of covered applications from government information technology, with exceptions for law enforcement, national security, and security researchers
• The OMB Director may grant case-by-case waivers in the interest of national security
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• The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must develop standards and guidelines within 60 days requiring removal of covered applications from government information technology, with exceptions for law enforcement, national security, and security researchers
• The OMB Director may grant case-by-case waivers in the interest of national security
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