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Senate Reaches Deal to Pause State AI Laws for Five Years, Exempting Key Protections

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June 30, 2025
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  1. Five-Year AI Regulation Pause: The Senate is set to approve a provision preventing U.S. states from regulating artificial intelligence for the next five years, a significant win for tech companies like Microsoft and Meta.
  2. Compromise Reached: The original 10-year pause proposed by Senator Ted Cruz was reduced to five years after a deal with Senator Marsha Blackburn, who secured exemptions for state laws protecting children’s online safety and copyright issues.
  3. ELVIS Act Exempted: Tennessee’s ELVIS Act, which prohibits AI from mimicking musicians’ voices without consent, will remain in effect, addressing concerns raised by Blackburn.
  4. Federal Funding Tied to Ban: States receiving a portion of $500 million* in federal broadband funding will be barred from enforcing AI laws during the pause.
  5. National Security Priority: The measure, supported by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trump allies in Silicon Valley, is framed as critical for national security and innovation.

What Happened?

The Senate is poised to pass a provision that temporarily halts state-level AI regulations for five years, as part of President Trump’s tax legislation. The measure, championed by Senator Ted Cruz, faced opposition from some Republicans, including Senator Marsha Blackburn, who raised concerns about its impact on state laws like Tennessee’s ELVIS Act.

A compromise was reached to reduce the pause from 10 years to five and to exempt state laws addressing children’s safety, copyright protections, and vulnerable individuals. States receiving federal broadband funding will be subject to the pause, ensuring uniformity in AI regulation across the country.

The provision has been a top priority for tech giants and venture capital firms, with backing from influential figures like Marc Andreessen, Palmer Luckey, and Joe Lonsdale. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and White House tech advisers also supported the measure, citing its importance for national security and innovation.


Why It Matters?

The pause on state AI regulations reflects the growing influence of tech companies in shaping U.S. policy on artificial intelligence. By limiting state-level oversight, the measure aims to create a uniform regulatory environment, which proponents argue is essential for fostering innovation and maintaining the U.S.’s competitive edge in AI.

However, the compromise highlights the tension between federal and state authority. While the pause benefits tech companies, it raises concerns about the lack of immediate protections against risks like deepfakes, algorithmic bias, and unauthorized AI use. The exemptions for children’s safety and copyright laws address some of these concerns but leave broader issues unresolved.

The measure also underscores the role of national security in AI policy, with the federal government prioritizing innovation over fragmented state regulations.


What’s Next?

The provision is expected to pass the Senate following Blackburn’s compromise, but its fate in the House remains uncertain. If approved, the five-year pause will give Congress time to develop federal AI regulations, potentially addressing risks currently managed at the state level.

Analysts will monitor how the pause impacts innovation, state-federal relations, and public trust in AI technologies. The exemptions for children’s safety and copyright protections may serve as a model for future federal legislation.

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