AI Moratorium Stays in US Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill

10-Year Freeze on AI State Laws Remains in Senate Bill Despite Fierce Pushback David Perera (@daveperera) , Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 24, 2025

A measure that would block all state laws regulating artificial intelligence for a decade remains in the Senate version of President Donald Trump's so-called "big beautiful bill."

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Lawmakers confirmed Sunday that the provision remains in the budget bill, even as other controversial elements such as cuts to benefits for underserved communities like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were removed. The measure only requires a simple majority vote to be cut from the final version and has sparked bipartisan opposition.

Senate rules allow expedited consideration for budget resolutions known a reconciliation legislation - provided the bill language only affects spending or revenue. Reconciliation bills in the Senate must past a hurdle known as ...