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Bipartisan AI Bill Proposes Federal Agency, 3-Year State Preemption

6/9/2026

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Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) unveiled an AI bill on Thursday that would create a federal oversight agency and preempt state AI rules for three years.
The bill mandates standards, transparency, audit reporting and workforce data from AI developers.
Critics warn the three-year preemption could block stronger child-safety and civil-rights rules, noting that the Democratic AI caucus opposes the draft while Republican leadership supports it.

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Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) unveiled an AI bill on Thursday that would create a federal oversight agency and preempt state AI rules for three years.
The bill mandates standards, transparency, audit reporting and workforce data from AI developers.
Critics warn the three-year preemption could block stronger child-safety and civil-rights rules, noting that the Democratic AI caucus opposes the draft while Republican leadership supports it.