Jason Crow

Export Control and Compute Governance

Government control or restriction of advanced AI capabilities through trade, export, or compute access.

Crow co-introduced the bipartisan BIS IT Modernization Act with Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ) to upgrade the Bureau of Industry and Security's outdated IT systems so the agency can more effectively enforce export controls on advanced technologies including AI chips. Crow stated: 'Protecting the U.S. from foreign threats is not a partisan issue. Our bipartisan bill helps keep us safe by making it harder for critical U.S. technologies, like chips and advanced computer software, from falling into the hands of America's adversaries.'

Military and National Security Uses of AI

Positions on the use of AI in military, intelligence, or national security contexts.

Crow, a former Army Ranger serving on the House Armed Services Committee (Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations) and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, stated at a Center for a New American Security conference: 'AI is going to be a component—and has to be a component—of our strategy in our military going forward,' while also emphasizing that 'there always must be a human involved in the kill chain, and that we should not be making decisions to take lives based on an AI algorithm.' He also questioned the role of AI in targeting in military operations, asking whether AI systems like Maven Smart System were used to select targets and whether human review was applied.

AI Regulation Philosophy

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

Crow has consistently advocated for proactive oversight of AI, particularly in military and national security contexts, calling for more conversations about AI risks. He co-signed the October 2025 letter with Colorado delegation colleagues demanding accountability on energy project cancellations related to AI data center buildout, signaling support for federal oversight of AI infrastructure. His committee roles focus on accountability and oversight of emerging technologies.

AI Preemption

Stance on federal preemption of state AI laws, states' rights to regulate AI, and the patchwork of local vs. national regulatory approaches.

No explicit public statement from Crow on federal preemption of state AI laws was found. He co-signed the 2025 letter calling for delay (not elimination) of Colorado's AI law, and his Democratic affiliation and Progressive Caucus membership align with the broad Democratic opposition to federal preemption, but a direct personal statement on preemption was not identified.