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Background
Rep. Michael Baumgartner is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Washington's 5th congressional district. He serves on the Education and Workforce Committee, the Judiciary Committee, and the Foreign Affairs Committee.
AI Position
NeutralRep. Baumgartner has focused on AI as a national security and foreign policy concern. His sponsored legislation addresses risks posed by foreign adversaries in AI development, emphasizing diplomatic and assessment approaches to AI competition rather than domestic regulation.
AI Bills Sponsored
HR 8037
Rep. Baumgartner (R-WA) introduced a bill requiring companies to disclose when they use AI systems trained on data from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. Companies would face fines up to $5 million for failing to tell customers about these foreign data sources in their AI products.
Last action: Mar 24, 2026
HR 7058
Representative Jim Himes introduced HR 7058, which requires the State Department to create an office that evaluates AI risks from China, Russia, and other adversary nations. The bill doesn't regulate businesses directly but mandates government reports on foreign AI threats that could influence future regulations and federal AI procurement decisions.
Last action: Jan 14, 2026
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