June 4, 2026 — Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) released a discussion draft titled the “Great American AI Act” (GAAIA). Not yet formally introduced; released alongside joint op-ed in Bloomberg Law.
Builds on House Bipartisan AI Task Force work (Obernolte co-chair, Trahan member). Title I includes three-year preemption of state laws regulating AI model development, with sunset unless reauthorized. Preemption allows federal government to establish testing and oversight frameworks.
Draft incorporates provisions on cybersecurity, AI education, fraud deterrence, whistleblower protections, and data center energy efficiency. House Democratic Commission on AI came out in opposition hours after release.
Congressional sponsors seeking stakeholder feedback before formal introduction.