The Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025 restricts the federal government and its contractors from purchasing or using humanoid robots designed or manufactured by countries of concern (including China and Russia) or entities controlled by those countries, citing national security risks. The bill defines humanoid robots as AI-powered machines with human-like forms capable of performing human tasks and interactive communication, and it takes effect 180 days after passage, with federal agencies required to update procurement regulations within that timeframe. The legislation also requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review and potentially block foreign investments in U.S. companies that develop humanoid robot technology, and includes a national security waiver for Defense Department use in research or critical military applications. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary of Defense must submit a comprehensive report to Congress analyzing security threats from humanoid robots in foreign countries, including concerns about espionage, data collection, intellectual property theft, and military applications. The bill affects federal agencies, private contractors working on government projects, and U.S. companies developing humanoid robots.
Take Action
Your position
Add a comment
to comment on this bill.
Annotate the text
Highlight any passage on the Summary or Full Text tab to attach a note. Annotations appear on the Annotations tab.