(June 4, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.Con.Res.84, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon War Powers Resolution, to end U.S. participation in Israel’s hostilities in Lebanon.“The United States has reportedly assisted with Israel’s killings in Lebanon, including using U.S.-supplied weapons and intelligence. This vote is not a vote in support of Hezbollah, it is a vote against our country’s constant participation in … Continue Reading
(June 4, 2026) — Today, the House Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy released the following statement:“While we appreciate the bipartisan effort from Representatives Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan, their proposed discussion draft on AI does not meet the enormity of the moment. We do not support the discussion draft as it currently stands.The House Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy has spent months working closely with our colleagues and key stakeholders from civil society organ… Continue Reading
(June 4, 2026) — Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04), Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, and members of the task force sent a letter to OpenAI and Google DeepMind urging the companies to address the risks posed by online chatbots and requesting information on the steps they are taking to protect consumers and public safety.“Given gun violence is the leading cause of death among children and teens, we urge you to acknowledge the s… Continue Reading