Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3275

119th Congress

Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Bill Cassidy

R - LA

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill prohibits federal agencies from purchasing humanoid robots made by China or other adversary nations and requires CFIUS review of foreign investments in U.S. humanoid robot companies. It addresses national security risks from AI-powered robots.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill prohibits federal agencies from purchasing humanoid robots made by China or other adversary nations and requires CFIUS review of foreign investments in U.S. humanoid robot companies. It addresses national security risks from AI-powered robots.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans government purchase of humanoid robots from China and adversary nations
Prohibits contractors from using such robots on federal contracts
Requires CFIUS review of foreign investments in U.S. humanoid robot companies
Defines humanoid robots as AI-powered machines with human-like form
Mandates report on national security threats from adversary robot development
Secretary of Defense may waive for national security or research purposes

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Impacts emerging humanoid robotics industry, federal procurement, CFIUS investment review workload, and U.S.-China technology competition. Addresses data security and military-civil fusion concerns.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3275, 119th Congress (2025). "Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3275