Mike Johnson Sends House on Recess: List of AI Bills in Progress
Johnson said he was canceling Thursday's legislative day, sending lawmakers home for a seven-day break.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced a recess for the House, despite ongoing debates and votes on artificial intelligence and impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This decision came shortly after Democratic leaders vowed to take more action than their Republican counterparts if they gained control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Republicans for failing to make life more affordable for Americans, while California Representative Sam Liccardo accused Johnson of shutting down Congress for seven weeks, stating that the American people need action, not vacation.
Johnson disputed claims that the GOP was not addressing the AI issue, asserting that senior Republicans were speaking with tech leaders on the matter. The Brennan Center for Justice lists over 100 Democratic signatures demanding Speaker Johnson cancel the planned break for the House, citing the need to vote on AI regulation legislation.
Over 65 AI-related bills have been introduced this Congress, with only a few passing into law so far. Johnson argued for a balanced approach to harnessing the potential of advancing technology while ensuring its safety.
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