Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) applauded the Senate’s decision on Tuesday to strip provisions from the Republican tax bill that would have prevented the government from regulating artificial intelligence (AI). She referred to this change as a “big federalist victory.”
Although she originally supported the House version of the bill containing the AI moratorium, Greene has since shifted her stance, arguing that it infringes on states’ rights.
“I told the White House that the AI moratorium couldn’t be part of the big beautiful bill,” she posted on X-Post shortly before the Senate returned the tax package.
“Barring AI regulation for ten years would be a disaster for American workers and state rights,” Greene added. “Thanks to Senator @Marshablackburn, we achieved this. It’s a significant win for federalism and our agenda in America.”
Greene expressed her gratitude to Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) for leading the amendment that removed the provision earlier that day.
“I really want to thank Senator Marsha Blackburn,” Greene said in a conversation with former White House aide Steve Bannon, sharing a clip of her remarks. “She did an amazing job. She was up all night fighting against the AI moratorium. I’m really thankful for her efforts.”
Greene stated, “I told the White House I couldn’t support that.”
The elimination of AI regulation marks a notable shift, as the measures seem to be moving forward after Blackburn negotiated changes with Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Sunday.
The newly revised terms would prevent states from regulating AI for either five or ten years and include protections for children’s online safety as well as exemptions from publicity rights.
However, Blackburn indicated her disapproval of the new language Monday night, calling it “unacceptable.” Instead, she proposed an amendment to remove the AI moratorium from the GOP settlement bill, which passed with a 99-1 vote early Tuesday.
Cruz lamented on the Senate floor that while he believed their agreement would succeed and that Trump was in favor, “outside interests opposed the deal.” He also noted, “Many of my colleagues didn’t want to vote on this issue.”
