Congress must pass a new federal law on AI governance
The Brookings Institution is calling on Congress to enact a dedicated federal law governing artificial intelligence, arguing that existing legislation is insufficient to address the risks and accountability gaps that AI systems present.
Why this matters: Right now, AI governance in the US is a patchwork. Sector-specific rules, executive orders, and state laws fill the space where a federal framework should be. That means accountability depends on where you live and what industry is involved. Companies building powerful AI systems face no consistent national standard. Neither do the people affected by their decisions. A federal law would not fix everything, but without one, the rules keep shifting and the gaps stay open.
Who should care: AI governance · Lawyers · Administrators · General readers · Policy
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