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Warren Joins Cotton on Bill to Prevent Diversion of Advanced AI Chips to China

February 17, 2026

Warren Joins Cotton on Bill to Prevent Diversion of Advanced AI Chips to China

Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, co-sponsored Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR)'s Chip Security Act, legislation that will prevent advanced American chips from falling into the hands of China and other countries of concern by improving oversight of advanced AI chips and directing the Secretary of Commerce to require chip security mechanisms.

"We have a responsibility to ensure our most advanced technologies do not end up putting American economic and national security at risk. This bill is a commonsense fix to the long-standing challenges of chip smuggling, ensuring our export enforcement officials can stay one step ahead of smugglers," said Ranking Member Warren.

"We must do better at maintaining and expanding our position in the global market, while safeguarding America's technological edge. With these enhanced security measures, we can continue to expand access to U.S. technology without compromising our national security," said Senator Cotton.

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