Michael Baumgartner (R-WA)
Foreign Adversary AI Risk Assessment and Diplomacy Act
A Republican bill with 10 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Foreign Adversary AI Risk Assessment and Diplomacy Act requires the Secretary of State to evaluate the risks posed by foreign adversaries using generative artificial intelligence for malicious purposes. Within 180 days of enactment, and annually for three years thereafter, the Secretary must submit these assessments to specific congressional committees. The assessments are meant to analyze past incidents involving synthetic media, weapons development, or cyber operations. They must also examine emerging trends and provide recommendations to mitigate these risks. The unclassified portions of these reports must be posted on a public Department of State website.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill mandates an analysis of how foreign adversaries use generative AI to facilitate malicious cyber operations.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary of State to post the unclassified portions of these assessments on a public website.
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill requires the Secretary to analyze risks to the United States and its allies to help develop international norms.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased National Security Awareness: The bill requires the Secretary of State to analyze how foreign adversaries use generative artificial intelligence to develop or deploy chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons (Section 3(b)(1)(B)).
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Protection Against Misinformation: The assessment includes an analysis of the use of synthetic media to produce anti-United States propaganda or conduct malign influence operations targeting citizens (Section 3(b)(1)(A)).
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Cybersecurity Oversight: The bill mandates an analysis of the use of generative artificial intelligence to facilitate malicious cyber operations (Section 3(b)(1)(C)).
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Public Transparency: The Secretary of State is required to post the unclassified portion of each assessment on a publicly available website (Section 3(c)).
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Risk Mitigation Strategies: The assessment must include recommendations to mitigate and counter the risks posed to the United States and its allies (Section 3(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill mandates an analysis of how foreign adversaries use generative AI to facilitate malicious cyber operations. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill calls for diplomatic steps to recognize and address the risks posed by foreign adversary AI use. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill requires the Secretary to analyze risks to the United States and its allies to help develop international norms.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of State to post the unclassified portions of these assessments on a public website.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — By analyzing synthetic media used for influence operations, the bill addresses risks to information integrity and personal privacy.
- 3/26/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
- 3/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mike EzellRepublican · Mississippi
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
Matt Van EppsRepublican · Tennessee