Mike Johnson Sends House on Recess: List of AI Bills in Progress
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House will likely finish its work and start a break soon, despite ongoing discussions about artificial intelligence laws and impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Democrats criticized the decision, urging more action on AI regulation and other issues before the break.Key Facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said lawmakers will probably end their session and go on recess soon.
- Debates and votes on AI legislation and articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth remain unfinished.
- Democrats urged Johnson to delay the break to vote on AI regulation bills.
- Over 100 Democrats signed a letter asking for a halt to the recess to address AI concerns.
- Johnson said President Donald Trump and other Republicans are talking with tech leaders about AI safety.
- The House has seen more than 65 AI-related bills introduced this Congress; only a few have become law.
- Some votes planned for Thursday may happen earlier to finish before the break.
- The break could last several weeks.
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