White House Unveils National AI Legislative Framework — Preempts State Laws, Rejects Federal AI Regulator

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Trump administration released a six-principle AI legislative framework on March 20, 2026, urging Congress to act 'this year' with a light-touch, innovation-first approach. The framework calls for federal preemption of state AI laws, no new standalone federal AI regulatory body, sector-specific oversight via existing agencies, child safety protections, and IP rules barring AI from censoring political speech. It pushes Congress to pass legislation before year end, signaling an end to the state-level AI regulation patchwork.