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House Democrats Press Johnson to Cancel Recess and Pass AI Safeguards

Trahan pressed House leaders to use the recess period to advance legislation on AI safeguards.

House Democrats Press Johnson to Cancel Recess and Pass AI Safeguards
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More than 100 House Democrats urged Speaker Mike Johnson to cancel the upcoming recess and keep Congress in session to address AI safeguards. Johnson’s office cited the House’s legislative output, while Johnson argued against rushing into regulation that could weaken U.S. competitiveness.

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Lori Trahan
D · MA-3

Democratic lawmaker urging House leaders to keep the chamber in session

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker responding to Democrats’ request to cancel the recess and advance AI safeguards

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

The late senator named in the title of a bill mentioned by Johnson’s spokesman

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose expected meeting with AI company leaders and views on safeguards are mentioned

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator cited by Johnson as an example of a lawmaker who would halt AI development

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who said AI risks could be addressed with a light regulatory touch

Sam T. Liccardo
D · CA-16

Democratic lawmaker who helped lead the letter and criticized the recess

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Former Speaker and signatory to the Democrats’ letter

Democratic lawmaker who helped lead the letter

Ted Lieu
D · CA-36

Democratic lawmaker who criticized the House calendar change

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House Democrats Urge Johnson to Cancel Recess for AI Legislation

Lori Trahan was part of a push for AI legislation addressing safeguards, as lawmakers called for Congress to act on AI regulation. Center outlets emphasize the urgency of AI safeguards while also noting the House left without acting and Johnson’s concern that rushed regulation could weaken U.S. competitiveness.

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