House members exit DC without addressing AI
House Republicans say they need more information before drafting AI rules, while leaders hope the recess helps vulnerable members campaign and raise funds.
- The U.S. House is scheduled to leave Washington on Wednesday evening for a seven-week district work period, giving lawmakers time to campaign and fundraise ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
- Speaker Mike Johnson, R-LA, brushed aside requests to address artificial intelligence warnings, arguing that tech executives should "self-regulate" rather than face government-imposed legislation because lawmakers lack sufficient information to draft effective rules.
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries sharply criticized Republicans for the recess, saying Congress should address inflation, health care, and government accountability before the election rather than departing Washington.
- Limited legislative activity marked the year, with House lawmakers spending only 72 days in session so far and departing without voting on the Protect College Sports Act or approving additional Defense Department funding.
- Following the midterm elections, Congress will return for a five-week lame-duck session in November and December, where lawmakers may address pending nominees and annual appropriations bills before year-end.
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US House leaves for campaign break without action on AI, affordability
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House departed Wednesday for a seven-week campaign break after spending less than two weeks in session during August and September. The extended “district work period” is intended to give incumbents from both political parties time to meet with constituents and fundraise back home before voting in this year’s midterm elections ends […]
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The House decided to leave Washington, D.C., early for the October recess Wednesday and not return until after the Nov. 3 midterm elections. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced the last scheduled votes would take place Wednesday afternoon and canceled all votes expected on Thursday. House leadership canceled session for the last two weeks of September to campaign in the midterm elections, although the national debt, mass surveillance and art…
House members exit DC without addressing AI
The U.S. House is scheduled to leave Washington on Wednesday evening for a seven-week district work period, giving lawmakers time to campaign, meet with constituents and raise funds ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Louisiana Illuminator reports. The extended break comes after the House spent relatively little time in session in August and September, […]
US House to leave for campaign break without action on AI, affordability • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House is expected to depart Wednesday evening for a seven-week campaign break after spending less than two weeks in session during August and September. The extended “district work period” is intended to give incumbents from both political parties time to meet with constituents and fundraise back home before voting in this […]
US House to leave for campaign break without action on AI, affordability • Kentucky Lantern
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House is expected to depart Wednesday evening for a seven-week campaign break after spending less than two weeks in session during August and September. The extended “district work period” is intended to give incumbents from both political parties time to meet with constituents and fundraise back home before voting in this […]
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