Reps. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) are releasing a highly anticipated 269-page draft bill as a launching pad for discussion about federal AI regulation, Politico reported. In a Bloomberg Law op-ed, the lawmakers said a national standard is necessary to extend protections across state lines. [Link: Congress set to unveil AI draft that would preempt state laws | https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/04/obernolte-trahan-ai-bill-lands-on-the-hill-00949920 | Politico]

The draft legislation represents Republicans’ last realistic chance to craft federal rules governing artificial intelligence before the midterm elections.

Reps. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) are releasing a highly anticipated 269-page draft bill as a launching pad for discussion about federal AI regulation, Politico…