On March 20, 2026, the White House released a “National AI Legislative Framework” recommending Congress develop a unified federal AI law prioritizing innovation and preempting restrictive state laws without imposing immediate legal obligations on employers. Until such federal legislation is enacted, existing state and local AI regulations remain fully enforceable, requiring employers to navigate a complex multi-jurisdictional compliance landscape for AI use in employment decisions.
What the March 20 ‘National AI Legislative Framework’ Means for US Employers Right Now
