Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns Against AI Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "I Would Have Voted No"

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is drawing attention to a controversial provision buried in the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a measure she voted for just last month. On Tuesday, Greene expressed serious concerns over language in the bill that would prevent states from enacting any regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) for the next ten years. The congresswoman stated that if she had been aware of this section at the time, her vote would have been different.

The provision in question explicitly restricts any state or local government from implementing or enforcing laws that would limit or regulate AI technologies that enter interstate commerce, effectively overriding state-level efforts to address the rapidly evolving field. According to the text, this moratorium on regulation will remain in effect for a full decade from the bill’s enactment, with very limited exceptions.

In a candid social media post, Greene admitted, "I did not know about this section on pages 278-279 of the OBBB that strips states of the right to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years. I am adamantly OPPOSED to this and it is a violation of state rights and I would have voted NO if I had known this was in there." She went on to warn of the potential dangers, noting, "We have no idea what AI will be capable of in the next 10 years and giving it free rein and tying states hands is potentially dangerous." Greene pledged not to support the bill if the provision remains after Senate revisions, underscoring her commitment to state sovereignty in the face of expanding federal regulation.

Greene’s admission has sparked criticism from lawmakers and commentators alike. Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, bluntly tweeted, "You have one job. To. Read. The. F[---]ing. Bill." Conservative media personalities echoed the sentiment, raising questions about the diligence of legislators when reviewing complex and lengthy legislative texts. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act spans more than 1,000 pages, adding to the challenge lawmakers face in fully vetting each detail.

Addressing the controversy, Greene emphasized the broader implications beyond her own oversight. She stated during a phone interview that it is vital for representatives to remain humble and transparent about mistakes but insisted that "this is a far more important discussion than Marjorie admitted that she missed reading a little clause" hidden in the massive legislation.

Greene argued that the real issue is the erosion of state powers. "I should have been able to trust Republicans that we wouldn't be destroying federalism in the One Big Beautiful Bill," she said. Reaffirming her stance, Greene declared, "That was what I didn't expect. Because, state rights—that's federalism. And Republicans are focused on reducing federal government power and protecting state rights. However, this bill literally destroys state rights for 10 years … destroys federalism." She maintained that this concern transcends party lines and must not be allowed to pass unchallenged.

The debate grew even more heated when business magnate Elon Musk entered the fray, slamming the bill and those who supported it. "This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it," Musk posted online, adding further pressure on lawmakers facing scrutiny both for the bill’s contents and perceived lapses in oversight.

As the One Big Beautiful Bill Act moves forward for Senate consideration, the future of the AI regulation provision—and the broader ideological battle over federal versus state power—remains uncertain. Lawmakers across the spectrum are likely to face continued questions regarding transparency, legislative diligence, and the evolving intersection of technology and public policy.