Anyone who has read METR's Technical Report on the OpenAI/Hugging Face incident will understand that software-only controls will not be sufficient to contain superhuman AI. Any continuing work on adversarial superhuman intelligence must rely on the physical containment methods used for nuclear security: including air gap isolation, data diodes, and a two-person rule for data exfiltration. Moreover, the internet itself must be hardened against penetration by self-propagating AI agents: no more untraceable access to high-end AI computing facilities, and no anonymous fund aggregation or payments. The first useful step is our Chip Security Act, currently included in the Senate NDAA.

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NEW: The FUTURES Act passed the House with an overwhelming, bipartisan majority. Agentic AI is bringing new threats to our financial system, possibly intensifying bank runs and other cybersecurity risks. Financial agencies must continuously assess their tech so Congress can better protect consumers.

Speaker Johnson canceled votes AGAIN, sending Congress home until November 9. At a critical time for our country, when AI companies are asking to be regulated, the Speaker has decided the House should go home and do nothing.

My colleagues and I on the Science Committee sat down with representatives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, and METR to discuss rogue hacking incidents by AI agents. Congress must move with urgency to address risks posed by rogue AI. We cannot stay on the sidelines of this issue any longer.

Software-only solutions will not be enough to protect against AI risks. Air gapping, similar to what they use in nuclear weapons security, should be used to secure high-level research and ensure advanced AI doesn't get into the wrong hands.

One of the biggest risks with AI is recursive self-improvement—where AI agents continuously code better versions of themselves that could evade human oversight. I spoke to @ABCNewsLive about one of the technically feasible ways Congress can address this.

For years now, Speaker Johnson has kept Congress on the sidelines while AI rapidly shapes our future. Americans deserve a Speaker like @RepJeffries who understands the urgency of the moment.

International cooperation on AI is essential. The Trump Administration must reverse course and begin talks with China on AI safeguards.

Speaker Johnson ended the bipartisan AI task force two years ago. That’s a big part of why we’ve done nothing on this issue. One big meeting between AI executives and lawmakers does not make up for Congress's lack of action to address AI risks. Instead of canceling the last two weeks of votes and sending Congress home at the end of this week, Speaker Johnson should keep us in Washington to debate and pass serious, technically feasible laws that protect Americans from the risks posed by advanced AI.

Wishing a happy new year and a meaningful Rosh Hashanah to the Jewish community in Illinois and around the world. May the year ahead be filled with peace, joy, and new beginnings!

My Chip Security Act would require advanced AI chips to include hardware that allows us to track where they are and how they are being used. Congress should pass this legislation as a first step toward implementing technically feasible safeguards against the risks posed by advanced AI.

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember the thousands of lives lost, and honor the survivors, first responders, service members, and families whose lives were forever changed.  We must never forget that day—and we must remain committed to providing essential care and support for Americans still living with the effects of the attack.

When scientific fact consistently proves the Trump Administration wrong, they resort to calling it "partisan." Scientific journals are critical to our nation's scientific enterprise. The DOJ's letters attempting to intimidate and silence them damage our nation's ability to lead in science around the world. aip.org/fyi/doj-official-que…

I recently joined FHLB Chicago to tour Taylor Place Apartments, an affordable housing development in McHenry. If we want to lower housing costs, we need to meet demand and keep building more affordable housing options like this one. Check out my visit:

It's been a year since the beginning of Operation Midway Blitz, and excessive use of force by ICE agents is rampant. My Illinois colleagues and I are demanding an investigation into the agents who have been terrorizing our communities and for them to face real accountability. chicago.suntimes.com/immigra…

One year ago today, Trump launched Operation Midway Blitz and ICE agents descended upon Illinois. Our neighbors—their businesses, schools, and places of worship—have all felt the impact as agents continue to terrorize our community. Meanwhile, the vast majority of the people detained during the height of the operation had no prior criminal convictions. Families torn apart by Trump's abuses of power deserve justice—and I remain committed to seeking it in Congress.

The contributions of the labor movement to this country are immeasurable. This Labor Day, I'm proud to recognize the workers whose skill, dedication, and contributions keep our communities and economy moving.

Hard-working Americans should get to relax and enjoy Labor Day Weekend, but soaring gas and diesel prices from Trump's war in Iran are causing added stress for families. Gas is over $4 a gallon, nearly a dollar higher than last year. Diesel is close to $6 a gallon, $2 up from last year. shawlocal.com/news/2026/09/0…