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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 3
House Lawmakers Ready 300-Page Bipartisan AI Bill Draft for Thursday Unveiling
Updated
Updated · POLITICO · Jun 3

House Lawmakers Ready 300-Page Bipartisan AI Bill Draft for Thursday Unveiling

3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 3

Summary

  • Thursday is the target for releasing a long-awaited House discussion draft that would create a federal framework for regulating artificial intelligence.
  • A 300-page package of recommendations is being finalized by Reps. Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan, who say only minor details remain after circulating text to lawmakers, leaders and industry representatives.
  • Mike Johnson said GOP leaders are helping shape the framework and discussed it Wednesday with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who was also set to meet House Democrats and Hakeem Jeffries.
  • Jeffries, who said in May he was not engaged, now says he has "full visibility" into the bipartisan talks even as House Democrats continue building their own AI policy blueprint ahead of the midterms.

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The 2026 House AI Bill: Balancing Innovation, Federal Authority, and Public Protection in Artificial Intelligence

Overview

The forthcoming House AI bill, expected in June 2026, builds on bipartisan efforts and executive actions to position the United States as a leader in artificial intelligence. Rooted in the work of the House AI Task Force and driven by the Trump Administration’s push to remove barriers through Executive Order 14179, the bill aims to update federal regulations, encourage AI adoption across sectors, and attract significant investment. This legislative approach seeks to balance innovation with public trust and national security, reflecting a coordinated strategy to harness AI’s benefits while addressing its risks.

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