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Despite calls for Congress to take action on AI, the House went home early

NPR | By Eric McDaniel

Published September 18, 2026 at 6:09 PM CDT

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In spite of growing calls for Congress to take action on AI, the House went home early and won't be back until after this November's midterm elections.

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Eric McDaniel is a congressional reporter for NPR's Washington Desk.