"The Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence Act is not expected to be included in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act as an amendment, two sources familiar with the proceedings confirmed to Nextgov/FCW, but a separate bill focused on restricting U.S. investment in Chinese technology is slated to make it in. The GAIN AI Act has been hotly contested in Washington."
"The FIGHT China Act would prohibit U.S. funding from going towards AI systems, quantum computing technologies, hypersonic system materials and other military-oriented technologies in China. Like GAIN, the FIGHT China Act was introduced in both chambers, initially authored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and made it into the Senate version of the NDAA as an amendment, but did not appear in the House version."
GAIN AI is not expected to be included in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act as an amendment. The act aims to ensure U.S. customers receive advanced computing chips before foreign buyers to maintain U.S. AI competitiveness. GAIN passed as a Senate amendment but was omitted from the House defense bill. Industry reactions are mixed, with supporters such as Microsoft and opponents including NVIDIA and the Semiconductor Industry Association. The final NDAA text is expected this week. The FIGHT China Act, which would bar U.S. funding for Chinese AI, quantum computing, hypersonic materials and other military technologies, is likely to be included and has strong support.
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