Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) publicly urged House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday to reconvene Congress to address the potential dangers associated with artificial intelligence. During an appearance on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” Stanton emphasized that the legislative branch has a responsibility to treat warnings from AI researchers and industry experts with urgency.

Stanton’s request comes amid growing bipartisan concern regarding the speed at which AI models are evolving and the lack of comprehensive federal oversight. While Stanton advocates for an immediate return to session to debate and draft regulatory frameworks, Speaker Johnson has not yet issued a formal response to the request. The current legislative calendar has been a point of contention, with some lawmakers arguing that the pace of technological change necessitates a more active congressional presence, while others maintain that existing committee work is sufficient to handle the complexities of the issue.

There is currently no consensus on the specific legislative path forward. Stanton’s call reflects a broader push by some members of Congress to move beyond preliminary hearings and toward concrete policy action. However, the House leadership has historically balanced these requests against a crowded schedule of fiscal and administrative priorities. As of now, the House remains in its scheduled recess, and it is unclear if Stanton’s appeal will influence the Speaker’s decision to adjust the legislative calendar.