On May 28, 2025, Alliance for the Future submitted a letter encouraging the Senate to include the AI federal preemption language that was adopted in the House version of the reconciliation bill.

This provision would pause the implementation of new AI-specific state laws while preserving the enforcement of existing, technology-neutral protections. It is a vital step toward creating a consistent national framework that supports responsible innovation, protects consumers, and avoids a fragmented regulatory landscape.

Read the full letter below.

Commerce Senate Reconciliation Federal AI Preemption Letter

May 28, 2025

John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510

Charles E. Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510

Ted Cruz Chairman, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Washington, DC 20510

Maria Cantwell Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Washington, DC 20510

Dear Majority Leader Thune, Minority Leader Schumer, Chairman Cruz, and Ranking Member Cantwell:

As the Senate prepares its version of the reconciliation bill, we respectfully urge you to include the federal preemption language on artificial intelligence that was adopted in the House-passed legislation. This provision is a vital step toward creating a stable and nationally consistent policy framework for AI—one that protects consumers, fosters innovation, and avoids the damaging effects of a fragmented state-by-state regulatory landscape.

More than a thousand AI-related bills are currently pending in state legislatures across the country. Without federal preemption, we risk creating a legal environment in which AI developers and users must navigate conflicting rules in every jurisdiction. The House language offers a practical and balanced solution: it temporarily prevents new AI-specific state laws from taking effect while preserving the authority of states to enforce existing, technology-neutral laws in areas such as consumer protection, civil rights, and public safety.

This approach does not limit legitimate oversight. Instead, it ensures clarity and consistency during a period of rapid technological change. It provides the breathing room needed for Congress to develop thoughtful national standards while reinforcing America’s ability to lead in AI development and deployment amid increasing global competition.

We commend the House for taking this forward-looking step and urge the Senate to do the same. Including this language in the final package will send a clear signal that the United States is committed to leading and innovating in AI.

Thank you for your leadership. We stand ready to support your efforts and serve as a resource as this legislation advances.

Sincerely,

Perry Metzger Chairman of the Board Alliance for the Future