Bill · H.R. 8189· House(119-HR-8189)
American Security Robotics Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/2/2026
- Last activity
- 4/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Elise Stefanik
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The American Security Robotics Act of 2026 prohibits executive agencies from buying or using unmanned ground vehicle systems made or assembled by covered foreign entities. This includes devices like humanoid robots, mobile robotics, and remote surveillance vehicles. The ban also prevents the use of federal funds for these systems through contracts or grants. Certain agencies, such as the Department of Defense and Department of Justice, can get exemptions if the use is in the national interest. These exemptions apply to specific activities like counter-terrorism, cybersecurity research, or if the system no longer transfers data to a covered foreign entity.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
Explicitly prohibits data transfer to covered foreign entities and requires systems to pose no cybersecurity risk.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+6
Prevents federal robotic systems from transferring data to covered foreign entities.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Domestic robotics companies will likely see an increase in federal procurement opportunities.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-3
Restricts trade and procurement from entities in covered foreign nations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security Protection: By prohibiting the procurement and operation of unmanned ground vehicle systems from covered foreign entities, the bill aims to protect the country from risks associated with these technologies. This is outlined in Section 2(b) and Section 2(c).
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Cybersecurity Safeguards: The bill ensures that exempt systems used by specific agencies must pose no national security cybersecurity risk and cannot transfer data to a covered foreign entity. This is found in Section 2(e)(1)(B)(ii).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Operational Limitations for Agencies: Executive agencies may be restricted from using certain robotic technologies for their duties because of the procurement and operation bans. This is detailed in Section 2(b) and Section 2(c).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+6Increases Big Tech Regulation+2Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7Improves International Trade-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2
- 4/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
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