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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, June 4, 2026, the House Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy Co-Chairs Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC), and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) released the following statement:
“While we appreciate the bipartisan effort from Representatives Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan, their proposed discussion draft on AI does not meet the enormity of the moment. We do not support the discussion draft as it currently stands.
A new artificial intelligence bill, reported first by CNBC, would crack down on deepfake and non-consensual images and make it easier for whistleblowers to report AI-related concerns.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will hold his inaugural meeting with a new House Democratic commission on AI this week — a sign that Democrats are getting ready to ramp up their work on AI policy issues ahead of the midterms.
It’s not immediately clear which members will be attending the session, but the newly formed House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy is being led by Reps. Ted Lieu of California, Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey and Valerie Foushee of North Carolina.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on President Trump’s Executive Order that restricts states from regulating artificial intelligence.
WASHINGTON – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the launch of a new House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy that will convene throughout 2026. The commission will develop policy expertise in partnership with the innovation community, relevant stakeholders and committees of jurisdiction. Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA-36), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) and Rep. Valerie Foushee (NC-04) will serve as Co-Chairs. Rep.