H.R. 10670 China FIREWALL Act
U.S. H.R. 10670 — China FIREWALL Act of 2026: Ban Chinese AI Models on Federal Devices and in Procurement (Introduced Oct. 1, 2026)
United States · H.R. 10670, 119th Congress
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Federal executive agencies
- Enforced by
- Office of Management and Budget
This House bill would bar federal executive agencies from using or buying AI applications developed or provided by a 'foreign entity of concern,' including software built on such a company's foundation model. The Office of Management and Budget would have 60 days after enactment to issue removal standards. Exceptions would be allowed for law enforcement, national security and security research, with risk-mitigation documentation.
Who is protected: Federal information systems
Legal detail
OMB Director to develop standards requiring removal of any 'covered application' (AI application developed/provided by a foreign entity of concern, or software using such a foundation model) from agency IT within 60 days of enactment; procurement prohibited; exceptions for law enforcement, national security and security researchers with documented risk mitigation.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Citation | H.R. 10670, 119th Congress |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | national security · government use of AI |
| Bill text | GovInfo — H.R. 10670 (Introduced in House) text |
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