What they're saying about the House AI Task Force Report
Scale AI
“Scale is proud to support the bipartisan House AI Task Force report, a culmination of rigorous collaboration and thoughtful analysis. We thank Chairmen Jay Obernolte, Co-Chair Ted Lieu and all of the task force members for their dedication to ensuring that the United States leads the world in AI development.
Scale looks forward to continuing working with the next Congress and the Trump Administration to advance these recommendations.”
Bipartisan Policy Center Action
"As you begin to turn your attention to the next Congress, I write in support of the bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence—which plays an important role in shaping U.S. AI policy—and urge you to allow its continuation in the 119th Congress. The Task Force’s critical work is key to spurring innovation, creating jobs, and importantly, keeping America globally competitive. It also exemplifies smart and efficient policymaking that will both protect consumers and generate business growth."
Open AI
"The bipartisan House AI Task Force has spent the past 10 months looking at specific ways Congress can advance America's leadership in the global AI race. Today the panel released a report with 89 (!) policy recommendations, making this a big day for all of us who want to make sure free, democratic AI wins out over the authoritarian path being pursued by China. Given the stakes, this is a competition the US has to win.
The report focuses on how AI is a transformative technology with significant implications for our national security and economic competitiveness, and it prioritizes the imperative that the US lead on AI innovation. In particular, the report rightly recognizes that infrastructure is destiny when it comes to US-led AI staying ahead, and that Washington needs to invest in modernizing our electric grid and building energy-efficient AI infrastructure.
I also appreciate that the report contains specific calls for increased government support for AI research and development, literacy and workforce training programs, and public-private partnerships designed to maximize America’s current lead in AI.
At OpenAI we’ve talked about how we are entering the Intelligence Age, where AI will help people solve hard problems and bring about progress in areas like education, healthcare and science that would have seemed like a miracle in the past. In particular, AI is going to drive economic growth — and it is critical that these benefits impact the entire country and people from all walks of life. The Digital Age generated significant economic gains, but they didn’t reach everyone. We need to get it right this time around.
I’ve spent enough time in Washington to know how hard it is to reach bipartisan agreement on any major issue, especially one as complex as AI. The fact that this report drew the unanimous support of lawmakers from both parties is a reminder that AI transcends politics – and that it can be an area of common ground between Capitol Hill and the incoming Trump administration.
We want to thank co-chairs Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) for their leadership, and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for supporting this bipartisan push to promote U.S.-led AI that strengthens individual freedom and opportunity–not authoritarian control.
We look forward to working with the next Congress and the Trump Administration to advance policies that secure America’s competitive edge, power innovation, and keep the US at the helm of this transformative technology. Together, we can unlock the enormous promise of AI while navigating its complexities with care, creativity, and responsibility."
IBM
“IBM applauds Representatives Ted Lieu and Jay Obernolte, as well as the other members of the U.S. House of Representatives' AI Task Force, on today’s release of their comprehensive report and policy recommendations. At IBM, we’ve long advocated for risk-based regulation promoting safe, trustworthy, and innovative AI. The task force’s findings are an important step in advancing a policy framework that fosters open and responsible AI innovation, and we look forward to working with government, industry, and civil society partners to make this a reality.”
AI Progress
"AI Progress applauds the House AI Task Force for their bipartisan work on this report. We want to thank Speaker Johnson, Leader Jeffries and Reps. Obernolte and Lieu for their leadership.
Artificial intelligence holds tremendous potential to solve societal challenges, spark scientific discovery, and create new opportunities. Policies that support American AI innovation and existing copyright law are essential to unlocking the technology’s potential to boost economic growth, bolster national security, and secure our nation's global leadership in this transformative technology. We look forward to continuing to work with members of the House AI Task Force and others in Congress on this critical issue."
BSA
The Software Alliance Senior Vice President of US Government Relations Craig Albright issued the following statement responding to the release of the House Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force’s report and recommendations:
“BSA commends the House AI Task force for its bipartisan work to identify policies that will build trust in and promote the adoption of responsible artificial intelligence. We appreciate the leadership of co-Chairs Jay Obernolte and Ted Lieu, as well as the support from Speaker Mike Johnson and Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
National technology laws are the best way to set clear and workable policies to encourage AI adoption and innovation, benefiting both businesses and society. There are clear opportunities for Congress to build upon the work of the task force in the next year, and advance issues of consensus, such as setting a national R&D strategy for AI, providing for the development of AI infrastructure, upholding the US approach to standards development, and furthering the federal government’s adoption of technology.
There is additional opportunity for the next Congress to build upon the bipartisan work achieved over the past two years to bolster US competitiveness. With many US states and global economies poised to act on AI in early 2025, it will be important for Congress to continue the work of the House and Senate task forces to elevate US leadership and promote American tech innovation and adoption.”
The task force report includes important input from BSA, including the association’s work on state policy and IP and copyright issues as it relates to AI.
Adobe
"Adobe commends @SpeakerJohnson, @RepJeffries, House AI Task Force Chair @JayObernolte, Co-chair @tedlieu and all task force members and staff on the Bipartisan House Task Force Report on Artificial Intelligence. This bipartisan report will serve as an important foundation to encourage AI innovation in the U.S. to thrive, and we were glad to share our perspective on the critical issues addressed throughout the report.
We are encouraged to see the report include a risk-based approach to AI governance that would promote new innovations, protections for creators against style impersonation in the age of AI and open standards for content provenance, which in the private sector are being spearheaded by the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA).
We have a unique opportunity now to build on this foundation and set a smart course forward with AI policies that will secure America’s technological leadership."
SIIA
"The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) welcomes the release of the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence’s final report and commends the Task Force Members, including co-chairs Rep. Jay Obernolte and Ted Lieu, for their thoughtful and balanced approach to guiding the future of AI policy in the United States.
SIIA strongly supports the Task Force’s vision for AI policy, one that balances the need to foster innovation while protecting against AI risks and harms. The Task Force provides a roadmap to break down AI policy challenges into manageable steps to ensure clarity and consistency without stifling innovation. An incremental approach to legislating around AI provides the flexibility necessary to keep pace with the rapid evolution of AI technologies while safeguarding public trust and safety. We endorse the report’s sector-specific approach to regulation and the emphasis on government leadership in responsible use. We are especially encouraged to see the specific focus on education and workforce emphasizing the importance of these areas on the future of AI.
We appreciate the Task Force’s recognition of the need for a consolidated federal framework that avoids the pitfalls of a fragmented, state-by-state regulatory landscape. A patchwork of 50 different AI regulations would create unnecessary barriers to innovation, undermining the U.S. position as a global leader in AI.
As the Task Force concludes its work, SIIA remains committed to partnering with Congress, the current and incoming administrations, and other stakeholders to advance effective AI policies. We believe this report represents an important step toward achieving regulatory clarity that encourages innovation while addressing the risks posed by AI. We look forward to continued engagement in these critical discussions in the months and years ahead."
Mozilla
"Mozilla commends the House AI Task Force for their diligent work over the past year and welcomes their report detailing AI policy findings and recommendations for Congress. We were grateful for the opportunity to engage with the Task Force throughout this process, and to contribute our perspective on our key priorities, including open source, protecting people from AI-related harms, and Public AI. It’s encouraging to see these critical topics addressed in the final report.
In particular, Mozilla agrees with the Task Force findings that there is insufficient evidence to justify the restriction of open source models, and that today’s open AI models actually “encourage innovation and competition.” This finding echoes NTIA’s July 2024 report which acknowledged the benefits of open models to promote AI innovation. We’re also gratified to see the report address other vital issues like data privacy as it pertains to AI, including the use of Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs). We’re pleased with the continued emphasis on making foundational progress towards Public AI as well, including recommendations to monitor the current National AI Research Resource Pilot in preparation for potentially scaling the program, which Mozilla hopes to see expanded, and investing in AI-related R&D and education.
In large part to its great breadth and depth, the House AI Task Force report represents a much-needed step forward in the development of concrete AI policy legislation and will help inform the agenda for the next Congress. We look forward to continuing working with AI leaders to advance meaningful AI legislation that promotes accountability, innovation, and competition."
IEEE
"IEEE-USA applauds the recommendations of the Bipartisan House Task Force Report on Artificial Intelligence, and we thank Reps. Obernolte and Lieu for their leadership. The IEEE member engineers, programmers, scientists and other professionals driving technological innovation in AI depend upon an economy and governance system that supports and encourages their work. This report does an excellent job of recognizing the complex challenges we face and recommends reasonable actions to ensure that the United States continues to be the world leader in AI.
As one of the leading standards developers, IEEE has long supported public policies that recognize the importance of our industry-led, bottom-up, and transparent approach to standards development. We are glad to see this report acknowledges the value of this process to our nation's long-term competitiveness. We are also pleased that the task force addressed America's education and workforce needs to ensure the AI talent pipeline remains full while providing opportunities for all Americans. Lastly, the task force has wisely confronted the energy challenges posed by the rise of AI. IEEE-USA commends the Task Force for capturing the complex interrelationship between standards, global competitiveness, a strong workforce, and abundant energy in ensuring that AI and other leading-edge technologies continue to serve the interests of the American public."
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