politics
December 6, 2025
Another bid to block state AI regulation has failed… for now
Republicans’ attempt to ban state AI regulations was removed from the defense bill after bipartisan opposition, underscoring tensions between tech-industry demands, consumer protection concerns, and Trump’s push for sweeping federal preemption.
TL;DR
- A bid to include a ban on states regulating AI in an annual defense bill was rejected due to bipartisan pushback.
- Republicans are looking for alternative venues to introduce the measure, which President Trump supports.
- Similar attempts to include a moratorium on state AI laws in a previous bill failed due to resistance from both parties.
- Silicon Valley advocates for preempting state AI regulations to prevent stifling innovation with a patchwork of rules.
- Critics argue that blocking state regulations would cede control to Big Tech without federal oversight, especially for safety and consumer protection measures.
- Steve Scalise stated the defense bill is not the right place for this provision and echoed calls for a separate bill.
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