U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), who serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, will lead a hearing focused on the Trump administration’s artificial intelligence strategy. The session, titled “AI’ve Got a Plan: America’s AI Action Plan,” is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 10:00 am EST in the Russell Senate Office Building.
The hearing will review President Trump’s initiative known as Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan. The plan calls for increased development and deployment of American AI technologies to maintain U.S. competitiveness against China and support global leadership in artificial intelligence. Lawmakers will also consider legislative steps aimed at promoting innovation by reducing regulatory barriers and improving domestic AI infrastructure.
Senator Budd commented on the upcoming hearing: “To win the AI race against China, we must unleash the full potential of American innovation. As the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, prioritizing AI advancement without subjecting this technology to overregulation is critical to maintaining America’s competitive edge. I look forward to hearing from Director Kratsios as we examine how the White House’s AI Action Plan will allow Congress to collaborate with the administration on AI policy to accelerate innovation to create new jobs, improve our nation’s technological infrastructure, and ensure America leads the world into the next age of AI development.”
Senator Cruz added: “AI promises to be as transformative as the internet, unleashing a new global industrial revolution that could unlock opportunities for improving quality of life, creating jobs, and stimulating economic growth. The country that leads in AI will shape the 21st century global order. The President’s AI Action Plan is a bold step towards asserting American leadership in AI and thwarting efforts by China to attain global dominance. Congress must work alongside the President to adopt a legislative framework that promotes long-term AI growth and innovation. This hearing will provide the opportunity to discuss the ways this Committee can support the administration’s critical efforts to ensure America leads the way in the AI race.”
Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, is scheduled as a witness for this session.
The hearing will be accessible via livestream on both the Committee website and YouTube channels. Reporters wishing to attend are advised to RSVP through their respective media galleries using provided contact information.
