American workers ‘can’t afford to wait’ on federal AI legislation, groups say - HR Dive

Nearly two years have passed since the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group released its roadmap for AI policy, but the Senate has yet to consider comprehensive legislation. Advocacy groups have called on the House Democratic Commission on AI to 'center the impacts of AI on workers,' arguing that American workers 'can't afford to wait' for federal action.

The groups' statement comes as AI adoption accelerates across industries, with worker displacement and job transformation becoming more apparent. The House Democratic Commission on AI, established to examine AI's societal implications, has not yet issued formal recommendations or legislative proposals addressing employment impacts.

The delay in federal AI legislation contrasts with state-level efforts and with the rapid pace of AI deployment by companies. The Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group's roadmap, released in 2024, had proposed areas for congressional action, but no bill has advanced through committee. The worker-focused appeal highlights growing pressure on lawmakers to address AI's labour market effects before the next election cycle.