House Lawmakers Revive Push to Preempt State AI Laws via the NDAA

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On June 4, 2026, U.S. House lawmakers circulated draft language to preempt state AI regulation, with Majority Leader Steve Scalise shopping a provision for the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The renewed effort follows a moratorium the Senate stripped 99-1 from an earlier budget bill. It faces bipartisan opposition, including from Sen. Marsha Blackburn over preemption of state child-safety protections.