The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act': A Controversial Push on AI, Energy, and Border Policies

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a sweeping piece of legislation backed by former President Donald Trump. The bill includes a 10-year federal moratorium on state-level regulations of artificial intelligence, citing the need to stay competitive with nations like China. Critics, including some Republican senators, argue this undermines state autonomy and poses risks to civil liberties.

Beyond AI, the bill also rolls back clean energy tax credits established under the Biden administration, impacting incentives for electric vehicles and renewable energy development. It further proposes major cuts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, raising concerns about reduced consumer protections and oversight.

Another major component of the bill is increased funding for border wall construction and immigration enforcement. While supporters frame it as a return to “America First” policies, opponents warn it prioritizes partisan politics over balanced governance, with potentially lasting consequences for technology, the environment, and civil rights.

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Source: The Verge