In a statement responding to reports, ranking member Elizabeth Warren criticized President Donald Trump’s reported extension of the suspension of the Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security Affiliates Rule as a concession to China in trade talks. She said the rule is intended to prevent China from gaining access to advanced technology that could be used to build dangerous artificial intelligence systems. Warren argued that the reported extension conflicts with the administration’s position that regulating artificial intelligence domestically would cede ground to China. She called on Senate Leader Thune to bring bipartisan export control legislation to the Senate floor.
2026-09-25U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ranking member criticizes reported extension of BIS Affiliates Rule suspension
U.S. Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren criticized the reported extension of the suspension of the BIS Affiliates Rule, which is designed to restrict Chinese access to advanced technology. She called for bipartisan export control legislation to be brought to the Senate floor.