US Senate
Sen Sanders Calls on Tech Giants to Pause Development of Out-of-Control AI
Almost every day, there is a new story about how OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta are losing control of the AI technology you are developing, with potentially cataclysmic results. We recently learned, frighteningly, that AI has been used for the first time ever to create new viruses. As you know, this type of development, in the wrong hands, could lead to new bioweapons that result in the deaths of tens of millions of people. In July, the world found out OpenAI lost control of an AI model. The result? The model hacked into another company’s computers—a clear violation of federal law.
Sens Thune, Fetterman, Fischer Introduce Legislation to Improve the FCC’s Broadband Mapping Process
Sens John Thune (R-SD), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Broadband Mapping Accurate Providers Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and improve its broadband mapping process. The FCC has made significant strides in enhancing the accuracy of its National Broadband Map, but providers have reported difficulties with the FCC’s challenge process, which allows providers to dispute the serviceability of certain locations.
Sens Baldwin, Ernst Lead Bill to Cut Red Tape, Expand Internet Access in Rural Communities
Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to broadband in rural areas and ease the burden of regulatory costs for smaller broadband providers that rural communities rely on. The Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports (ACCESS) Rural America Act provides regulatory relief to rural telecommunications service providers by allowing them to submit streamlined financial reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Senator Markey Releases Discussion Draft of Legislation to Create a National Framework to Address Data Center Harm
Sen Ed Markey (D-MA), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and co-chair of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, released a discussion draft of legislation that would create a national framework to prevent increased energy costs, pollution, and adverse health harms related to the rapid buildout of data centers and associated fossil fuel infrastructure. The Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act would:
The AI Accountability Agenda
The American people recognize AI’s threat. In poll after poll, the public is expressing deep concern about, if not outright opposition to, artificial intelligence. Half of Americans reported they were more concerned than excited about the increased use of AI, 57 percent of voters believe the risks of AI outweigh its benefits, 71 percent of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly, and only 18 percent of young people feel hopeful about AI. This polling sends a clear message to policymakers: Congress must regulate AI now.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Applauds President Trump’s Signing of Lulu’s Law
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) celebrated President Trump for his signing of her legislation, S. 1003, Lulu’s Law.
Sens Curtis, Schiff Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from AI Chatbot Risks
Sens John Curtis (R-UT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Safeguarding AI Features to Ensure Kids’ Informed Digital Safety Act, bipartisan legislation to protect children from the risks and harms associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots.
Senate Passes Sen Fischer Broadband Map Oversight Bill
The Senate unanimously passed Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s (D-NV) bill, the Modernization, Accountability, and Planning for Broadband Funding Act, to make sure the Federal Communications Commission’s Broadband Funding Map is working effectively for the public, government agencies, and broadband providers.
Democratic Senators Urge President Trump and Major Leader Thune to Stop Gutting Independent Agencies, Blocking Democratic Nominees, and Handing Bipartisan Watchdogs To Loyalists
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and colleagues are sounding the alarm to President Donald Trump and Senate Republican Leader John Thune over the administration's concerted efforts to undermine the autonomy of independent agencies, citing the removal of Democratic leaders and the administration's refusal to nominate Democratic replacements to bipartisan leadership positions as required by statute. They write, "Congress designed these boards and commissions to be bipartisan and gave them the authority to regulate some of the most vital and significant parts of American life.