Lori Trahan
Coverage of Lori Trahan in the Nexus archive.
- Gottheimer readies AI bill to vet powerful AI models for risk
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is preparing to introduce a bill requiring AI companies to submit powerful models for government screening to assess risks like national security and bioterrorism. The proposal follows concerns over models like Anthropic’s Claude Mythos and recent Trump administration export controls. It aligns with bipartisan efforts in the House and a commission led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- Capitol agenda: What Schumer told us about AI
Chuck Schumer expressed skepticism about passing AI legislation in the current Congress due to partisan and chamber divides. The White House aims to preempt state AI laws with a national standard, but Democrats are split, with some opposing state preemption and others proposing moratoriums on AI data centers. Schumer advocates for balanced AI regulation to protect innovation while establishing guardrails.
- Ted Lieu slams bipartisan AI proposal
Ted Lieu criticized a bipartisan AI framework introduced by Rep. Jay Obernolte and Rep. Lori Trahan, arguing it fails to address critical issues and lacks political viability. The 269-page draft bill faces pushback from civil rights groups, labor organizations, and AI safety advocates, while Lieu's AI commission plans to release its own proposal by year-end.
- Republican leading AI effort has ambitious timeline for getting his bill through the House
Rep. Jay Obernolte aims to advance his bipartisan AI proposal by splitting it into multiple bills for different House committees, with a key hearing planned by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. He collaborates with Rep. Lori Trahan and seeks additional co-sponsors, though faces challenges in securing party support and navigating divided opinions on AI regulation.
- Washington weighs new bipartisan AI proposal
Congress is considering a bipartisan proposal for a federal AI regulation framework. The draft bill, introduced by Reps. Lori Trahan and Jay Obernolte, includes provisions for cybersecurity transparency, safety audits, and whistleblower protections, with a controversial clause preempting state laws for three years.
- AI lobbying intensifies around unlikely deal
AI firms are intensifying lobbying efforts in Congress to address state and local regulations after President Trump signed an executive order requiring 30-day federal review of AI models. OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is promoting federal oversight proposals, but legislative prospects remain uncertain amid political divisions and approaching midterms.
- Negotiators aiming to unveil draft of bipartisan House AI bill by week's end
Rep. Jay Obernolte aims to release a bipartisan House AI bill draft by week's end, developed with Rep. Lori Trahan. Negotiators are finalizing details, with House leaders and industry representatives involved. Open AI CEO Sam Altman is set to meet with Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss the legislation.
- Johnson says he'll discuss AI regulatory proposal with OpenAI chief
Speaker Mike Johnson plans to discuss a bipartisan AI regulatory framework with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The framework is part of a discussion draft being developed by Rep. Jay Obernolte and Rep. Lori Trahan. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise highlighted concerns about state-level laws hindering AI innovation and mentioned a proposed federal preemption law.
- The Democrat who thinks she can land an AI deal with Republicans
Rep. Lori Trahan, a Democratic congresswoman, is pursuing bipartisan AI regulation talks with Republican Rep. Jay Obernolte despite resistance from Democratic leaders. Her efforts aim to balance safety and innovation in AI policy but risk alienating her party if the deal fails or is seen as compromising Democratic priorities.