"A Donald Trump-backed push has failed to wedge a federal measure that would block states from passing AI laws for a decade into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) told reporters Tuesday that a sect of Republicans is now "looking at other places" to potentially pass the measure. Other Republicans opposed including the AI preemption in the defense bill, The Hill reported, joining critics who see value in allowing states to quickly regulate AI risks as they arise."
"For months, Trump has pressured the Republican-led Congress to block state AI laws that the president claims could bog down innovation as AI firms waste time and resources complying with a patchwork of state laws. But Republicans have continually failed to unite behind Trump's command, first voting against including a similar measure in the "Big Beautiful" budget bill and then this week failing to negotiate a solution to pass the NDAA measure."
"According to Scalise, the effort to block state AI laws is not over, but Republicans caved to backlash over including it in the defense bill, ultimately deciding that the NDAA "wasn't the best place" for the measure "to fit." Republicans will continue "looking at other places" to advance the measure, Scalise said, emphasizing that "interest" remains high, because "you know, you've seen the president talk about it.""
A Trump-backed effort to add a decade-long federal ban on state AI laws to the NDAA failed to secure inclusion. Some Republicans opposed placing the AI preemption in the defense bill, arguing states should retain the ability to quickly address AI risks. Republicans previously voted down a similar provision in a budget bill and could not negotiate NDAA language. House leadership says the measure will be pursued in other venues, with interest remaining high. Key Republican dissenters included members and governors who objected to bundling the preemption into the defense package.
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