Debbie Lesko: “I thank the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3723, the…”

“I thank the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3723, the Consumer Safety Technology Act. This is important legislation that helps the U.S. solidify its position as a world leader in technology and innovation while protecting our constituents. This legislation builds on the American COMPETE Act, which sought to remove burdensome regulatory barriers to promote American innovation and consider how safely using artificial intelligence can transform the future. This is also a critical step in maintaining our global competitive edge in emerging technologies over foreign adversaries like China. It will make us less reliant on these bad actors for important technologies. The Consumer Safety and Technology Act establishes a pilot program to explore how to safely use artificial intelligence to protect consumers from unsafe products while advancing cutting-edge American innovation. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.”