S.4456

AI OVERWATCH Act Artificial Intelligence Oversight of Verified Exports and Restrictions on Weaponizable Advanced Technology to Covered High-Risk Actors Act

Introduced·4/30/26

The AI OVERWATCH Act mandates licensing for exports of advanced integrated circuits to high-risk countries, aiming to safeguard U.S.

The AI OVERWATCH Act, or Artificial Intelligence Oversight of Verified Exports and Restrictions on Weaponizable Advanced Technology to Covered High-Risk Actors Act, requires a license for exporting advanced integrated circuits to countries of concern, including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security must deny licenses for such exports until certain conditions are met.

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Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
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History

Apr 30

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.