Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
Summary
Aims to create a single, simple set of rules for Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the country to help U.S. companies lead and innovate.
What problem does this solve?
Different states are creating their own rules for AI, which makes it hard for companies, especially new ones, to grow and compete with other countries. This order creates a plan for one main set of rules for the whole country and challenges state laws that get in the way of new ideas.
Who does this affect?
- AI companies and developers
- State governments
- Technology startups
What does this order do?
Establishes an AI litigation task force
Creates a special group led by the Attorney General to legally challenge state AI laws that are seen as getting in the way of the national policy for AI.
Restricts federal funding to states
Makes states with 'onerous' AI laws unable to get certain federal funds from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
Requires evaluation of state AI laws
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to review all state AI laws and publish a list of those that are too burdensome or conflict with the national policy.
Proposes a uniform federal law for AI
Tasks presidential advisors with creating a recommendation for a new federal law that would establish a single set of rules for AI across the country.
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Preemption of state laws mandating deceptive conduct in AI models
Allows federal rules to override state laws
Directs the Federal Trade Commission to issue a policy explaining how federal law can block state laws that force AI models to change their truthful results.
Considers a federal reporting standard
Asks the Federal Communications Commission to look into creating a national standard for AI reporting and disclosure that would replace different state rules.
What is the real world impact?
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Reduces state-level AI safety and fairness rules
Prioritizes national dominance and business innovation by challenging state laws that aim to regulate AI for fairness, such as those preventing 'algorithmic discrimination,' potentially at the expense of protecting citizens from biased AI.
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Creates a single, business-friendly AI market
Replaces a confusing 'patchwork' of 50 different state AI regulations with one simple national standard. This makes it easier and cheaper for U.S. companies, especially startups, to operate and compete globally.
When does this start?
This order sets several deadlines for federal agencies to take action within 30 to 90 days of its signing on December 11, 2025.
AI litigation task force established
Within 30 days, the Attorney General must create the AI Litigation Task Force to challenge certain state AI laws.
Evaluation of state AI laws published
Within 90 days, the Secretary of Commerce must publish an evaluation identifying burdensome state AI laws.
Broadband funding policy notice issued
Within 90 days, the Secretary of Commerce must issue a notice specifying how states with burdensome AI laws may be ineligible for certain broadband funds.
Federal reporting standard proceeding initiated
Within 90 days, the FCC Chairman must begin a process to decide on adopting a federal reporting and disclosure standard for AI.
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Preemption of state laws mandating deceptive conduct in AI models
FTC policy statement on preemption issued
Within 90 days, the FTC Chairman must issue a policy statement on how federal law overrides state laws that require AI models to be deceptive.