US Senate
Sen Lummis Introduces AI Legislation to Foster Development & Strengthen Professional Responsibility
Sen Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Responsible Innovation and Safe Expertise Act of 2025, clarifying that when professionals—such as physicians, attorneys, engineers, and financial advisors—use AI systems in their practice, they retain the legal duty to exercise due diligence, verify the system’s outputs, and stand behind the advice they deliver. Background on the RISE Act:
Sens Fischer, Luján Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Universal Service Fund Working Group
Sens Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chair of the Senate Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Ranking Member, announced the reconstitution of the Universal Service Fund Working Group. In the House, Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Richard Hudson (R-NC9) and Ranking Member Doris Matsui (D-CA7) are spearheading the effort.
Sen Cruz introduces the TERMS Act boosts transparency and tackles discrimination by online platforms
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) reintroduced the Transparency in Enforcement, Restricting, and Monitoring of Services (TERMS) Act (S.2010), which will prevent online service providers from weaponizing broadly worded terms of service agreements to silence customers and deny them access to essential business technologies over their political beliefs.
Sen Fischer Introduces Legislation to Secure America’s Satellite Systems
Sen Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the bipartisan Secure Space Act of 2025. The legislation aims to strengthen America’s national security by preventing foreign adversaries from accessing and compromising America’s satellite systems. Sen Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) is co-leading the bill. Companion legislation—sponsored by Reps Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY)—passed the U.S. House on April 28, 2025. The Secure Space Act of 2025 prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from granting satellite licenses or U.S.
Sen Wyden Reveals Which Phone Companies Protect Privacy by Telling Customers About Government Surveillance
Sen Ron Wyden (D-OR) revealed which wireless carriers protect the privacy of their customers by notifying them about government surveillance requests for their information, in a letter he sent to his colleagues. He urged senators to choose a phone company that will notify them about government surveillance requests.
Senators Tell President Trump "Time is of the Essence" for BEAD
We write with concern regarding the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s recent announcement that it is delaying the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. This unprecedented move by the NTIA will further delay our communities from having the connectivity they need to grow and thrive. To unlock the full strength of the U.S. economy, every community must have access to the vast opportunities enabled by broadband, and this can be achieved by your Administration following the law as outlined in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Sen. Ossoff Presses Trump Administration to End Freeze on Broadband Internet Expansion in Georgia
It has come to my attention that you have frozen implementation of the historic broadband expansion initiative passed as part of the bipartisan infrastructure law. I urge you reverse course and to fully implement this program without delay. My office has worked closely with communities across Georgia to ensure FCC broadband maps fully reflect unmet need and we now stand on the cusp of connecting households throughout the State to reliable high-speed internet.
Sens Blackburn, Blumenthal, Thune, and Schumer Introduce the Kids Online Safety Act
Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Richard Blumenthal(D-CT) were joined by U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in introducing the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). In July 2024, the Senate approved KOSA – the first major reform to the tech industry since 1998 – in an overwhelming 91-3 bipartisan vote. This bill sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
Sens Young, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Raise Awareness, Boost Public Trust in Artificial Intelligence
Sens Todd Young (R-IN) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act, legislation to help raise awareness and boost public trust in artificial intelligence.