Washington is nearing a decision on artificial‑intelligence regulation, sparking a showdown between federal authorities and states that have already passed a wave of AI bills. Lawmakers in Congress are exploring ways to use the National Defense Authorization Act and a leaked White House executive order draft to preempt state laws, while industry groups and pro‑AI political action committees argue that a patchwork of state rules threatens innovation. Representative Ted Lieu and a bipartisan AI task force are drafting a sweeping federal package, but the effort faces opposition from both lawmakers and state attorneys general. Read more →

President Trump has revived Senator Ted Cruz's proposal to preempt state AI laws, calling for a uniform federal standard. The plan would require the FTC chair to issue a policy statement on when state regulations that alter AI outputs are preempted. Critics, including Senators Marsha Blackburn, Maria Cantwell, and Jack Reed, argue the move would block state consumer protections and limit legislative action. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise supports adding the ban to the National Defense Authorization Act, while Democrats aim to keep it out. Trump’s Truth Social post frames the effort as a defense against DEI‑driven state rules and foreign competition. Read more →

President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an executive order that would give the federal government authority to challenge state AI regulations. The draft calls for an “AI Litigation Task Force” under the attorney general to sue states whose laws are deemed obstructive, and it directs agencies such as the FCC, FTC, and Department of Commerce to act within a 90‑day framework. The move is linked to broader efforts to attach an AI moratorium to the National Defense Authorization Act and to leverage broadband funding pressures on states like California. Read more →

House Republicans are weighing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would block state AI regulations, echoing President Donald Trump's call for a single federal standard. The move follows a failed Senate attempt at a five‑year AI moratorium, which 99 of 100 senators rejected. Industry groups such as NetChoice argue that a patchwork of state rules could hinder innovation and U.S. competitiveness. Lawmakers expect language on the issue to be finalized before the holiday season, with a vote slated for December. Read more →