On June 3, 2025, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene acknowledged publicly in Washington, D.C., that she cast her vote in favor of a major Republican-backed bill without fully reviewing its contents. Greene revealed she was unaware of a provision on pages 278-279 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that bars states from regulating artificial intelligence for ten years, which she opposes strongly.
This AI provision preempts state lawmaking and has drawn bipartisan opposition. Hundreds of state lawmakers and Sen. Ed Markey plan to challenge it in the Senate.
Greene expressed concern about the uncertain advancements of AI over the coming decade. She warned that allowing it unchecked authority while limiting state powers could pose significant risks. She called on the Senate to remove this provision.
Her admission ignited criticism and underscored divisions among Republicans. This has complicated the bill’s passage in the Senate amid significant intra-party opposition and concerns regarding fiscal policy.
