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A recent attempt to embed a ban on state AI regulation into a defense bill has collapsed due to bipartisan resistance. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise plans to pursue alternative legislative routes for the measure, which aligns with President Trump’s stance. Earlier efforts to impose a 10-year moratorium on state AI laws also faced rejection, highlighting ongoing legislative challenges. Critics emphasize that state laws prioritize safety and consumer protections, which federal regulations have yet to address comprehensively. Trump’s administration may still advance separate legislative or executive actions to limit state regulatory authority, though current momentum appears stalled.
Key facts
- The latest bid to block state AI regulation in a defense bill failed after bipartisan pushback.
- Republican leaders, including Steve Scalise, are seeking alternative legislative avenues for the measure.
- A prior attempt to add a 10-year moratorium on state AI laws in a budget bill also failed.
- Critics argue state regulations focus on safety, transparency, and consumer protections lacking at the federal level.
- Trump’s administration may still pursue separate legislative or executive actions to limit state oversight.
