Protecting America’s Future
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world in medicine, industry, finance, and national security. But as AI systems become more capable, the risks are rising just as fast.
At With Honor Action, we believe principled leadership demands we act now by building upon our previous work with the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) and the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP). That’s why we are endorsing three bipartisan bills: the Chip Security Act, the No Adversarial AI Act, and the No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act, bills that secure U.S. innovation, protect data, and strengthen our democracy.
Why the Moment Is Urgent
Americans expect action.
A September 2025 Gallup survey commissioned by our partners at SCSP found that 80% of Americans believe the government must prioritize safety and data security in AI development, even if that slows innovation.
Importantly, there is bipartisan support: 79% of Republicans and 88% of Democrats agree. Public opinion is clear: Americans want AI regulation that protects both innovation and national security.
Experts have warned us for years.
The NSCAI concluded in its Final Report that “America is not prepared to defend or compete in the AI era.” The report underscored the need to secure the semiconductor supply chain, invest in AI talent, and set ambitious governance goals to ensure U.S. leadership.
The private sector sees it too.
At the WIRED AI Power Summit, policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers debated the future of AI and regulation. Across sectors, there was consensus: the pace of AI development demands urgent safeguards as adversaries will not wait for us to catch up.
The bottom line: Public opinion, government reports, and private-sector leaders are aligned: America must act now to secure AI.
The Legislation We Endorse
AI infrastructure depends on advanced semiconductors. Yet, the Chinese Communist Party has repeatedly been a bad-faith actor, diverting U.S.-made chips to their military and surveillance networks.
“The Chinese Communist Party has proven time and again that they are bad faith actors when it comes to stealing American innovation. To maintain our AI dominance, we must prevent American technological exports from being diverted into black market bazaars or the back streets of Beijing. With Honor Action is proud to endorse this bipartisan legislation that ensures manufacturers and chipmakers have the tools to identify diversion of our chips and ensure the security and privacy of our sensitive technologies.”
This legislation strengthens export enforcement, equips manufacturers to detect diversion, and ensures U.S. chips power progress—not authoritarian control.
While the U.S. leads in AI applications for healthcare and manufacturing, many foreign adversaries are racing to weaponize AI against us. The No Adversarial AI Act, led by With Honor Action ally and Navy veteran Senator Gary Peters, bans federal agencies from using AI systems developed by adversaries or under their influence. It also mandates tracking the provenance of AI systems, adding much-needed transparency to supply chains.
“While the United States looks to be a leader in the development of artificial intelligence applications for progress in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and finance, many foreign adversaries are looking to weaponize this technology against the U.S. The No Adversarial AI Act allows the U.S. to list and track the origins of AI systems and prohibits the use of systems developed by foreign adversaries within the federal government. With Honor Action is proud to endorse this legislation to bring more transparency to AI supply chains and ensure adversaries of the United States are not using this critical technology to threaten our national security or pilfer our innovation.”
- No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act (H.R. 1121)
DeepSeek, a CCP-owned AI system, poses serious risks if allowed on U.S. government devices. Because it is subject to CCP control, DeepSeek could harvest sensitive data, spread disinformation, and undermine trust.
The No DeepSeek Act, co-led by several For Country Caucus members, including Co-Chair Rep. Don Davis, Vice Chairs Reps. Chris Deluzio and Nick LaLota, and Rep. Seth Moulton, prohibits its use on U.S. government devices, following the precedent of bipartisan bans on adversary-controlled apps like TikTok.
“We’re proud to endorse the No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act! This bipartisan legislation takes a strong stand against the national security threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party’s ownership of DeepSeek. Using this technology on U.S. government devices could expose sensitive data to adversarial influence–a threat we cannot tolerate.”
Bipartisan Leadership in Action
Veterans in Congress understand that readiness saves lives. They know that national security does not stop at physical borders — it extends to data pipelines, AI systems, and the semiconductor supply chain. That’s why members of the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group of veterans in Congress, are at the forefront of these efforts. Their military backgrounds give them a shared understanding of what it means to be prepared, and their bipartisan cooperation ensures these bills are not about politics — they’re about security.
In a time of increased polarization, America needs Democrats and Republicans working together to tackle the 21st century’s defining security challenges.
Bottom Line
AI holds both promise and peril. Left unchecked, adversarial AI systems threaten our economy, our security, and our democracy. With principled, bipartisan leadership, America can harness AI responsibly.
The three bills we endorse — the Chip Security Act, the No Adversarial AI Act, and the No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act — offer tangible solutions to protect data, secure supply chains, and prevent adversaries from exploiting our systems.
The American people want safeguards. Experts have warned us of the risks. Veterans in Congress are showing bipartisan leadership. The moment for action is now.
With Honor Action is committed to supporting solutions that put security first, innovation on solid ground, and our democracy on a stronger footing.