White House urges Congress to adopt unified federal AI regulations.

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, but U.S. lawmakers have yet to establish a comprehensive federal regulatory framework. The White House released a March 2026 proposal urging Congress to adopt a unified approach to prevent a patchwork of state laws, emphasizing a "light-touch" strategy that relies on existing federal agencies rather than creating a new centralized regulator. While federal agencies have implemented dozens of AI-related policies, a 2026 follow-up report highlighted ongoing gaps in oversight, particularly regarding how agencies procure and account for AI systems.