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Ed Markey: early this morning, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to reject a dangerous provision to block states from regulating…

On the recordJuly 1, 2025
early this morning, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to reject a dangerous provision to block states from regulating artificial intelligence, including protecting kids online. This 99-1 vote sent a clear message that Congress will not sell out our kids and local communities in order to pad the pockets of Big Tech billionaires.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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commondreams.org
Jul 1, 2025

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Markey's statement on the Senate's vote against a provision limiting state regulation of AI.

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