# State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Regulate AI Safety

New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 25 other state attorneys general, has formally called on the U.S. Congress to enact federal safety and transparency regulations governing advanced artificial intelligence development. This coalition emphasizes the importance of federal oversight that complements existing state enforcement authorities to address risks AI poses to critical infrastructure and national security. Procurement professionals and contractors involved in AI technologies should anticipate potential regulatory frameworks that could impact contract requirements, compliance obligations, and market opportunities in AI-related government procurements.

- **Why this matters:** Federal AI safety regulations could introduce mandatory compliance standards affecting AI vendors and contractors working with government agencies.
- Agencies may require enhanced transparency, risk mitigation measures, and security protocols in AI procurements.
- Companies developing AI solutions should prepare for evolving regulatory environments that may influence contract eligibility and evaluation criteria.
- Procurement teams should monitor legislative developments to align acquisition strategies with forthcoming federal AI safety mandates.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- New York State Attorney General's Office
- U.S. Congress
- District of Columbia Attorney General's Office
- American Samoa Attorney General's Office

### Vendors
- OpenAI ()
- Hugging Face ()
- Anthropic ()
- Meta ()

### Key Quotes
> The technology may have benefits but called for rules to reduce risks to the public.
> — Letitia James, Attorney General

### Sources
- [James leads attorneys general in call for federal AI safety rules](https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/09/24/james-leads-attorneys-general-in-call-for-federal-ai-safety-rules) - Fingerlakes1.com