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Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act

5/21/2026, 12:20 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6996

The Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act, designated as H.R. 6996 in the 119th Congress and introduced on January 9, 2026, aims to promote the export of artificial intelligence technology. The bill likely contains provisions related to enhancing export opportunities for AI products and services. Specific directives or actions proposed by the bill may include measures to support the growth and competitiveness of the U.S. AI industry in the global market. For further details and the full text of the bill, refer to the official PDF version available at the provided URL: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6996/BILLS-119hr6996ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 6996

Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act

This bill requires specified departments to promote the export of the U.S. full artificial intelligence (AI) stack. Full AI stack refers to the compute and data infrastructure that enables AI research and development, including high-performance computing resources, data centers, trained algorithms deployed on such infrastructure, cloud services and infrastructure, and technical standards with which these facets operate.

Specifically, the Department of Commerce must establish and carry out a program to identify and receive proposals from industry consortia for exporting the U.S. full AI stack to allies and partners. (Commerce implemented this program following a July 2025 executive order.)

Additionally, Commerce must

  • work with foreign purchasers of the U.S. full AI stack to institute security measures to prevent illicit or unauthorized foreign adversary (e.g., China) access to the U.S. full AI stack;
  • develop practices and standards to demonstrate to potential purchasers the benefits of adopting the U.S. full AI stack; and
  • complete, on a biannual basis for five years, an estimate of the success of exporting the U.S. full AI stack.

The bill directs the Department of State to

  • increase efforts to eliminate foreign barriers to exporting the U.S. full AI stack;
  • establish a diplomatic strategy outlining how the United States will address certain issues, such as communicating to foreign countries the importance and benefits of using the U.S. full AI stack to deploy AI; and
  • study the benefits and impact of the global deployment of AI.

The bill also requires certain reports to Congress.

Current Status of Bill HR 6996

Bill HR 6996 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2026. Bill HR 6996 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2026.  Bill HR 6996's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 7. as of April 22, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6996

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6996

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6996

To facilitate the export of United States artificial intelligence systems, computing hardware, and standards globally.
To facilitate the export of United States artificial intelligence systems, computing hardware, and standards globally.

Comments

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Camden Brandt

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5 months ago

This bill is all about promoting the export of AI technology. It's supposed to help boost the economy and create more jobs. Sounds good to me!