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On March 20, 2026, the White House released its long-awaited AI policy framework for governing the use and development of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technology. The framework calls on Congress to pass comprehensive federal AI legislation. This follows President Trump's December 2025 Executive Order titled 'Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,' which signaled intent to consolidate AI oversight at the federal level and counter the expanding patchwork of state AI rules in Colorado and California. The EO aims to maintain U.S. global AI dominance by discouraging states' authority to regulate AI through litigation, spending, and standard-setting levers, while promoting minimally burdensome national AI standards. However, implementation faces significant legal and political challenges, and the EO maintains that federal efforts will not preempt state authority in areas such as child safety, AI infrastructure, and governmental AI procurement. National Law Review reported the core details. Gunder noted additional context.