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Urging the United States Congress to suspend any and all efforts to pass Federal legislation that would impose a moratorium on state-level artificial intelligence regulation; recognizing the potential benefits along with the risks of misuse and systemic harm of artificial intelligence…
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Pennsylvania's HR 425 (2025-26) is a House resolution, so it does not change the law. It urges Congress to suspend efforts to pass federal legislation imposing a moratorium on state-level AI regulation, affirms the General Assembly's authority to legislate on AI, and urges the President and Justice Department to cease threats of legal action or broadband funding limits against state AI laws. The House adopted it 131-72 on September 30, 2026.
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What it means for business
No duties for businesses. The resolution is not law; it records the House's position against a federal moratorium on state AI regulation.
Key provisions
- Resolution only; it does not create or change any law
- Urges Congress to suspend efforts to pass federal legislation that would impose a moratorium on state-level AI regulation
- Affirms the sovereign right and responsibility of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to legislate on AI and emerging technologies
- Urges Congress to withdraw, amend or oppose federal legislation imposing a blanket moratorium on state or local AI regulation
- Urges the President and the Justice Department to cease threats to take legal action against state AI laws or withhold broadband funding
- Calls on Pennsylvania's congressional delegation to advocate for a framework respecting state authority; the Chief Clerk would send copies to the White House, congressional leaders and Pennsylvania's members of Congress
- Adopted by the House 131-72 on September 30, 2026
Latest legislative action
Sep 30, 2026. Adopted (131-72)
Sponsors (showing 5 of 75)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hill-Evans | Primary |
| Jim Haddock D | Primary |
| Lindsay Powell D | Primary |
| Stephens | Primary |
| Arvind Venkat D | Cosponsor |
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