Obernolte Targets House AI Bill in Weeks With 269-Page Plan Split Across Committees
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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 9
Obernolte Targets House AI Bill in Weeks With 269-Page Plan Split Across Committees
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 9
Summary
The first piece of Rep. Jay Obernolte’s bipartisan AI framework could be introduced in the coming weeks, with the California Republican breaking the 269-page proposal into multiple bills to move through separate House committees.
Most provisions — including a Center for AI Standards and Innovation and the National AI Research Resource — would likely go through the Science, Space and Technology Committee, where Obernolte said an AI hearing is being eyed for late June.
Obernolte said he is still talking with the White House and is cautiously optimistic the administration will back a plan that would preempt some state AI laws and require leading developers to disclose model safety and security risks.
The push still faces political resistance, with lawmakers divided over how much Washington should regulate AI, though Obernolte and Democratic co-author Lori Trahan are seeking more co-sponsors beyond the initial four lawmakers already committed.
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