Law Reform: Senate Bill 1638 Will Cut Off Foreign AI From Federal Infrastructure

Foreign-built AI may soon be denied US public contracts. Find out how Senate Bill 1638 could affect foreign AI developers and suppliers.

A new Senate bill in the United States is aiming to keep foreign-linked AI out of government contracts. It may impact how public agencies buy and use artificial intelligence. Whether you build, sell, or rely on AI tools, this one matters. From national security to software compliance, here is what you need to know about Senate Bill 1638.

🇺🇸 United States of America: New Bill Wants to Keep Foreign AI Out of American Public Contracts

A new bill was recently introduced in the United States Senate. Senate Bill 1638, formally titled the Protection Against Foreign Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025. It seeks to stop any artificial intelligence system linked to a "foreign adversary" from being used in federal procurement.

This is not the first time lawmakers have tried to draw a line around who gets to supply software to the federal government, but this proposal makes it clear that the target is artificial intelligence.

The bill wants to stop certain foreign entities from offering their AI systems to public U.S. agencies.

The concern is not just competition. It is about national security, data privacy, and controlling who gets access to the digital tools that sit deep inside state infrastructure.

This is not about consumer apps. This is about AI systems that operate in energy, transport, healthcare, and administrative systems that handle sensitive or confidential data.

What The Bill Says 📘

The bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 47 of Title 41 of the United States Code, the section that governs public procurement.