US Congress advances AI Overwatch Act to scrutinize Trump-backed Nvidia China chip exports
On January 22 2026, US lawmakers advanced the AI Overwatch Act to tighten oversight of advanced AI chip exports linked to Donald Trump's plan for Nvidia sales to China. The bill, which passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee, would require congressional approval for sensitive AI chips that could enhance foreign military capabilities and targets potential sales to Chinese firms such as Alibaba and Tencent.