America Needs One National Framework for Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is already changing the way Americans live, work, learn, and compete. It’s raising urgent questions about national security, accountability, jobs, and privacy. The question before Congress isn’t whether AI will be governed. It’s whether we will build a clear national framework that protects Americans, supports innovation, and ensures the US leads the world in shaping this technology. That is why, as a Republican and a Democrat, we’re releasing a bipartisan discussion draft of the Great American Artificial Intelligence Act. Policy for a technology this transformative can only be built to last if it’s written by both parties. AI will shape our economy, workforce, national security, and daily lives for decades, and the framework governing it must be durable enough to survive changes in Congress, administrations, and political priorities.

[Rep. Jay Obernolte represents California’s 23rd Congressional District and serves on the House Commerce Committee and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Rep. Lori Trahan represents Massachusetts’ Third Congressional District and serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.]