White House Releases National AI Policy Framework Urging Federal Preemption of State Laws

On March 20, 2026, the White House released a legislative blueprint for a national artificial intelligence policy framework. The framework urges Congress to adopt a federally unified, innovation-first regulatory regime that preempts state AI laws. It recommends a 'light-touch' approach centered on targeted federal standards in child safety, digital replicas, and infrastructure — effectively blocking the patchwork of state AI regulations emerging across the country.