News GUARDRAILS Act Repeal AI Moratorium 2026

March 26, 2026 — Rep. Beyer Introduces GUARDRAILS Act to Repeal Trump AI Moratorium and Restore State Regulation Authority

On March 26, 2026, Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the GUARDRAILS Act (Guaranteeing and Upholding Americans' Right to Decide Responsible AI Laws and Standards Act), legislation that would repeal President Trump's December 11, 2025 Executive Order 14365 imposing a moratorium on state-level AI regulation.

Background

Executive Order 14365, titled "Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence," was signed by President Trump on December 11, 2025, and established a framework prioritizing federal preemption of state AI laws. The order directed federal agencies to review state regulations that could impede AI development and created an AI Litigation Task Force announced January 9, 2026.

The GUARDRAILS Act was introduced in direct response, seeking to nullify the executive order, prohibit federal funds from implementing it, and restore states' authority to enact their own AI regulations covering safety, privacy, and bias concerns.

Cosponsors

The bill's cosponsors include Reps. Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and April McClain Delaney (D-MD). Rep. Beyer serves as co-chair of the Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus.

Legislative Context

The GUARDRAILS Act was introduced the same week as the White House's March 20, 2026 release of its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, which recommended federal preemption across seven pillars. The bill positions itself as the legislative counterweight to both the executive order and the proposed Trump America AI Act championed by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).

Current Status

As of April 26, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to committee. No hearings, votes, or further legislative action has been reported.