H.R. 1121 Introduced Government Operations and Politics

No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act

To prohibit the use of DeepSeek by the executive agencies, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] Introduced February 7, 2025 Cosponsors 32 (18 D, 14 R) Latest action February 7, 2025

Summary

No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act
This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to develop standards and guidance requiring removal of the DeepSeek application from federal agency information technology. Such standards and guidance also apply to any successor application developed or provided by High Flyer or entities owned by High Flyer. 
DeepSeek is an artificial intelligence start-up founded in 2023 and based in Hangzhou, China. DeepSeek's chief executive officer also created High Flyer, a hedge fund that is reportedly the sole funder of DeepSeek.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 7, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  2. Feb 7, 2025 Introduced in House

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