Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) introduced the 269-page Great American Artificial Intelligence Act. The bipartisan bill establishes a national framework for AI governance and codifies a federal AI standards body.
The legislation prohibits states from passing independent AI development laws for three years. This preemption clause aims to create a consistent national standard rather than a patchwork of state-level rules.
Developers of powerful frontier AI models must implement mandatory risk management programs under the proposed framework. The bill also expands funding for AI research and development while monitoring technology impacts on the workforce.
Technology industry groups praised the move for providing regulatory certainty. However, consumer advocacy groups warned the state-level ban could weaken protections without stronger federal oversight.