Governance Dashboard
At-a-glance regulatory landscape
Last updated: 2026-03-30
Current Events Summary
Five Congressional bills address child safety, infrastructure, transparency (not broad preemption); David Sacks departs AI/Crypto role; EFF escalates federal AI accountability
US-Federal-State
88/100
Federal preemption EO vs. bipartisan state resistance; DOJ litigation task force active; Anthropic supply-chain designation precedent; March 11 deadline for Commerce evaluation
EU
78/100
AI Act prohibited practices enforced Feb 2, 2025; high-risk obligations Aug 2, 2026; penalties 7% turnover
China
72/100
Generative AI regulations, algorithm registration, content alignment requirements
UK
55/100
ICO guidance, sector-specific rules via existing regulators, pro-innovation approach
Recent Stories
Congress Introduces Five Targeted AI Bills — Child Safety, Infrastructure, Transparency
House and Senate introduce five bills: S.4199 (AI chatbot safety for minors), S.4214 (data center construction moratorium), H.R.8094 (training data/algorithm transparency), S.4216 (repeal Biden EO 14110), S.Con.Res.30 (ratepayer protection pledge). Bills address specific AI harms, not Trump's broad preemption agenda. Suggests Congressional focus narrower than administration strategy.
David Sacks Departs as AI/Crypto Czar — Leadership Vacuum
David Sacks, venture capitalist and key architect of Trump's aggressive AI policy initiatives, departs role as Special Advisor on AI and Cryptocurrency. Sacks was Silicon Valley's primary advocate in administration and central to EO 14179 and March 20 framework. No replacement announced. Creates uncertainty about preemption strategy momentum.
EFF Files FOIA Lawsuit Against CMS for Medicare AI Transparency
Electronic Frontier Foundation files FOIA lawsuit against Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seeking disclosure of WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction) AI program that evaluates prior authorization requests. CMS has not disclosed algorithm details, training data, or testing results. First major FOIA action targeting federal AI opacity.
Trump Releases National AI Legislative Framework — Seeks Congressional Preemption
Trump administration releases comprehensive National AI Legislative Framework on March 20, 2026, asking Congress to legislatively preempt state AI laws. Framework addresses six objectives: child safety, community protection, IP rights, free speech, competitiveness, and workforce development. Shifts from executive action threats to Congressional requests.
Democrats Counter with GUARDRAILS Act — Prohibits All Federal Preemption
House Democrats (Beyer, Matsui, Lieu, Jacobs, McClain Delaney) introduce GUARDRAILS Act March 21, 2026, explicitly prohibiting federal preemption of state AI laws. Senate companion filed by Sen. Brian Schatz. Signals Congressional division on preemption authority.
Commerce Department Evaluation Deadline Expires — No Public Release
March 11 deadline for Commerce Department evaluation of onerous state laws (required by Trump EO 14179) expired with no public release. Framework (March 20) appears to be substitute deliverable. Zero DOJ lawsuits filed against states as of March 23.
EU AI Act High-Risk Obligations Due August 2, 2026
EU AI Act enforcement timeline remains on track. General-purpose AI transparency and high-risk system requirements take full effect August 2, 2026. Member states still designating enforcement contact points. Code of Practice v3 expected June 2026.
California AG Enforcement Unit Continues xAI Investigation
California Attorney General's newly launched AI enforcement unit continues investigating xAI for violations of SB 243 (chatbot safety) regarding non-consensual explicit images of minors. First state AI enforcement unit in US.
Colorado SB 24-205 Effective June 30 — Critical Test Case
Colorado's Consumer Protections for AI Act scheduled to take effect June 30, 2026 (delayed from February). Covers high-risk AI in consequential decisions (employment, credit, housing, healthcare). Expected DOJ challenge if law takes effect.
Upcoming Deadlines
May
15
Congressional Committee Markup — S.4199, S.4214, H.R.8094, S.Con.Res.30
Five AI bills introduced March 25-26 expected to move through committee markup in April/May. Timeline: introduction done; markup April/May; floor votes June/July estimated.
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Jun
30
Colorado SB 24-205 Implementation — CRITICAL TEST CASE
Consumer Protections for AI Act takes effect (delayed from Feb 1 by SB 25B-004). If law takes effect, DOJ preemption challenge expected within days. Will determine federal vs. state regulatory authority.
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Jun
30
EU AI Act Code of Practice v3 Expected
European Commission expected to release final version of Code of Practice for general-purpose AI models with refined technical benchmarks and enforcement expectations.
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Aug
02
EU AI Act High-Risk Obligations
Full compliance required for high-risk AI systems and general-purpose AI transparency rules.
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Jul
31
Congressional Preemption Vote Expected (Estimated)
Timeline estimate: bills introduced April/May, markup June, votes July. Uncertain given split Congressional opinion and failed preemption language in prior Congress.
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Aug
02
EU AI Act Full Application
Remaining AI Act provisions apply, including high-risk systems in Annex I.
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