Congress Dropped a Plan to Block State AI Rules. Why That Matters for Consumers

Senate pulls AI regulatory ban from GOP bill after complaints from states

A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate.

Senate votes 99-1 to remove AI moratorium from megabill • Wisconsin Examiner

Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, shown here in a June 17, 2025, committee hearing, proposed paring down the moratorium on state-based AI laws included in the budget bill, but the provision still proved unpopular. On Monday, Blackburn cosponsored an amendment to remove the measure. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)A moratorium on state-based artificial intelligence laws was struck from the “Big Beautifu…

Senate kills off proposed moratorium on state AI law enforcement

A proposed 10-year ban on states enforcing their AI laws, championed primarily by Sen. Ted Cruz, lost virtually all support before a vote. The development is being celebrated by states and numerous advocacy groups.

Congress Dropped a Plan to Block State AI Rules. Why That Matters for Consumers

A proposed 10-year moratorium on states enforcing rules around artificial intelligence was pulled from the federal budget bill in the Senate.

US Senate kills ban on state AI regulation

US senators on Tuesday killed a proposed ban on states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence, in a setback for Silicon Valley.The measure was a top priority for tech firms who argued a patchwork of local laws hinders their ability to innovate and compete with China.The senator who had proposed the moratorium backed down during an overnight marathon session of votes on Republicans’ megabill, saying that state laws can help prevent AI deepf…

How tech’s bold bid to curb AI laws fell apart

A GOP-led effort to stop states from regulating AI collapsed after a deal fell through, handing Silicon Valley a painful defeat.