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Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Foreign-Made Robots in Government

4/2/2026

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Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced the American Security Robotics Act to bar federal agencies from using unmanned ground vehicles manufactured by foreign adversaries, particularly China.
The bill targets humanoid robots and surveillance systems, citing risks such as hidden access points that could compromise data.
The ban applies to government use but does not restrict consumer access.

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Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced the American Security Robotics Act to bar federal agencies from using unmanned ground vehicles manufactured by foreign adversaries, particularly China.
The bill targets humanoid robots and surveillance systems, citing risks such as hidden access points that could compromise data.
The ban applies to government use but does not restrict consumer access.