House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) said on Sept. 13, 2026, that Congress should “act urgently” to regulate the development of artificial intelligence and that taking such action will be a high priority for his caucus, The Hill reported.
Jeffries made the remarks during an interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s This Week, telling the program, “We certainly need to begin to act urgently to address the challenges that exist,” according to The Hill.
The Hill’s report did not detail specific bills, timelines or legislative steps tied to Jeffries’ remarks.
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