Zoe Lofgren

AI Regulation Philosophy

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

Signed the 2024 SB 1047 veto letter. Steered ten AI bills through her committee in 2026, and nine more in 2024: "set strong AI safety standards"; "a future that carefully assesses the risks of AI while also capitalizing on the opportunities."

Source: Statement · lofgren.house.gov

Children's Online Safety

Views on protecting minors from harms related to AI or AI-mediated platforms.

Named "youth exposure to AI" as a Democratic priority that Republicans struck from the June 2026 markup: "It's troubling to imagine why Republicans would oppose these items."

Source: Statement · lofgren.house.gov

Jobs and Workforce Disruption

Positions on AI-driven job displacement, reskilling programs, unemployment policy, and tax policy for distributing AI-driven wealth.

Champions AI education/workforce bills (NSF AI Education Act, LIFT AI Act) and named community-college inclusion among blocked priorities.

Source: Statement · lofgren.house.gov

AI Preemption

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

Signed the 2024 SB 1047 veto letter.