Internet Caucus-Affiliated Org Previews Tech Policy in Congress

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2026 – The preemption of state AI laws and kids online safety and deepfake issues are expected to be closely scrutinized this year by Congress. 

That was the message Wednesday at the Congressional Internet Caucus Academy, an educational program of the Internet Education Foundation, the non-profit group affiliated with the bipartisan Congressional Internet Caucus. The foundation also hosts the annual “State of the Net” event, scheduled for Feb. 9.

“We are experiencing a tremendous amount of innovation; technology is evolving faster than it ever has evolved,” said Amy Bos, vice president of government affairs for Net Choice, which advocates against government intervention in social media. “But, we’re also in a moment of legislative hyperactivity. Tons of bills have been introduced across states and the federal government.”