Treasury proposes sweeping expansion of U.S. outbound investment controls: Life sciences, biotechnology, AI, and other technology sectors in focus
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · first reported by Hogan Lovells Cadwalader via JD Supra
On October 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury put out a notice of proposed rulemaking to update its current outbound investment security program, called the OISP. A press release and a fact sheet with FAQs came with the notice. The proposal rests on the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act of December 18, 2025. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader describes it as a broadening of U.S. controls on outbound investment, aimed at life sciences, biotechnology, AI and further technology areas.
- Asset class
- Private equity, Venture
- Geography
- North America
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