[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H2559-H2560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                    SUCCEEDING IN AI-DRIVEN ECONOMY

  (Ms. JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, artificial intelligence is already 
transforming the way Americans live, work, and learn. It holds enormous 
promise for our future. From improving healthcare outcomes to helping 
small businesses grow, AI can be a powerful force for good when we, as 
legislators, create the environment to use it responsibly.
  We also have a responsibility to prepare our workforce for the 
challenges ahead. That is why I have been leading on this issue in 
Congress, focusing on expanding job training and ensuring that 
employees and employers alike in north Texas and across this country 
have the tools they need to succeed in an AI-driven economy.
  We cannot afford to fall behind. Other nations are investing 
aggressively in this technology. If we don't act, we risk ceding both 
economic and national security leadership.
  Congress must act to prepare our workforce for this new reality and 
to establish a smart, reasonable regulatory framework--one that 
encourages innovation while protecting the public and keeping our kids 
safe in an increasingly digital world.
  AI presents extraordinary opportunities, but only if we are prepared. 
That means investing in our people, setting

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clear rules of the road, and leading with purpose.

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