"President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on Congress to establish a single federal standard for AI regulation, as House Republicans explore attaching preemption language to the National Defense Authorization Act that could override state AI laws nationwide. In two posts on Truth Social, Trump urged lawmakers to act quickly. "Investment in AI is helping to make the U.S. Economy the 'HOTTEST' in the World," he wrote. "But overregulation by the States is threatening to undermine this Major Growth Engine.""
"The president warned that without unified standards, "China will easily catch us in the AI race. Put it in the NDAA, or pass a separate Bill, and nobody will ever be able to compete with America." Trump's post aligns with efforts already underway in Congress. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is exploring adding AI preemption language to the NDAA, a must-pass defense bill expected to be finalized in December. If successful, it would mark the most significant federal intervention in AI governance to date."
"The frustration behind Trump's call stems from a regulatory landscape that has grown increasingly complex. State lawmakers introduced nearly 700 AI-related bills across 45 states in 2024, with 113 enacted into law. Companies operating across state lines now face varying obligations under Colorado's AI Act (effective June 2026), California's SB 53 transparency requirements, and Texas's TRAIGA (effective January 2026)-each with different requirements for bias testing, impact assessments, and consumer notification."
President Donald Trump urged Congress to establish a single federal AI standard and pushed for preemption language to be added to the NDAA. House Republicans, including Majority Leader Steve Scalise, are exploring attaching preemption language to the must-pass defense bill, which could override state AI laws nationwide. State lawmakers introduced nearly 700 AI-related bills across 45 states in 2024, with 113 enacted, creating a patchwork of differing requirements. Companies operating across state lines face conflicting obligations under Colorado's AI Act, California's SB 53, and Texas's TRAIGA, increasing compliance costs and operational complexity. Analysts warn the patchwork is becoming a structural drag on nationwide AI services.
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