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Democrats Discuss Select AI Committee to Consolidate Legislation

9/10/2026

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Rep. Bill Foster and Rep. Ted Lieu met House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss a select AI committee.
The meeting occurred last Tuesday as Democrats consider retaking the House in the midterms.
A select committee could centralize AI legislation and possess subpoena, staff, and budget authority.
Currently, AI bills are divided between the Energy and Commerce and Science, Space and Technology committees.

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Rep. Bill Foster and Rep. Ted Lieu met House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss a select AI committee.
The meeting occurred last Tuesday as Democrats consider retaking the House in the midterms.
A select committee could centralize AI legislation and possess subpoena, staff, and budget authority.
Currently, AI bills are divided between the Energy and Commerce and Science, Space and Technology committees.