A letter currently circulating among members of the U.S. House of Representatives calls on Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately reconvene the chamber and remain in session until new AI safety legislation is passed. The effort, led by Representative Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.), argues that the legislative branch must take urgent steps to mitigate what proponents describe as catastrophic risks associated with the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

The initiative follows recent public statements made by current and former researchers from the AI company Anthropic. These experts have warned that, without proper oversight and safeguards, advanced AI models could pose existential threats to humanity within the next decade. While the letter is bipartisan, the specific number of signatories and the level of support from Republican leadership remain unclear. Speaker Johnson has not yet issued a formal response to the request to alter the House calendar. The proposal highlights a growing divide between those who believe AI regulation is an immediate national security priority and those who may prefer to maintain the current legislative schedule.