Josh Gottheimer

Gottheimer touted bipartisan AI bills balancing innovation leadership with safeguards like pre-deployment testing and human control over AI agents.

“Above: Gottheimer Discusses AI Policy with Vice Provost for Research David Meaney at the University of Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA, PA — Today, Monday, October 12, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (N…”

Gottheimer and Lawler push bipartisan legislation to require visibility, accountability, and kill-switch capability for AI agents while opposing broader moratoriums on AI infrastructure.

“Above: Gottheimer and Lawler discuss their bipartisan AI legislation. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a press conference to amplify the imp…”

Gottheimer announced bipartisan legislation mandating pre-deployment national security testing of frontier AI models to prevent cyberattacks and weapons development.

“Above: Gottheimer announces new AI safety legislation at FDU. TEANECK, NJ — Today, Friday, September 18, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House AI Commission and a senio…”

Gottheimer argues third-party audits are insufficient and calls for mandatory government pre-release review of frontier AI models rather than a voluntary framework.

“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 15, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “Handing independent auditors the job of protecting America’s national security…”

Gottheimer touts his bipartisan bills to impose mandatory AI guardrails and urges Republican leadership to bring them to a vote.

“Led an Extensive Series of AI Bipartisan Bills Calls on Republican Leadership to Stop Delaying & Take Real Action WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House AI Commis…”

Gottheimer and Lawler introduced the bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act to require visibility and NIST standards for detecting and stopping rogue AI agents.

“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act to ensure businesses and…”

Gottheimer pushes federal funding for K-12 AI labs and teacher training plus screen-time/phone limits, framing AI as a tool that must not replace fundamentals.

“AI is a Tool, Not a Replacement for Critical Thinking New Bipartisan Legislation will Help K-12 Schools Build AI Labs, Train Teachers, Keep Jersey Students Ahead of Curve Emphasizes Importance of Sc…”

The 9/11 Review Task Force report treats AI as both an emerging threat and a tool intelligence agencies should adopt, with recommendations balancing modernization against privacy and civil liberties.

“ABOVE: Gottheimer Visits Shanksville to Announce Report Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Pe…”