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Ilhan Omar: “The Trump administration is actively undermining states AI…”

Featuring: Ilhan Omar, Democratic | U.S. House Minnesota, District 5

Ranking Member Omar Speaks on the Importance of Building a Pro-Worker AI Agenda

Published April 15, 2026 | Video Starts at 02:28

Additionally, some states have stepped up to protect workers by passing their own guardrails on the use of AI. But instead of holding tech companies accountable, The Trump administration is actively undermining states AI laws and looking to pass legislation to preempt any regulation. As critical as it is to establish new guardrails on AI, we also cannot forget about enforcing our existing worker protection laws. (02:28–02:36)

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Ilhan Omar

“Today marks the seventh hearing our committee has held on artificial intelligence this Congress.”
Ranking Member Omar Speaks on the Importance of Building a Pro-Worker AI Agenda | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 00:00-00:07
“Committee Republicans have not produced a single plan or bill to protect workers from AI risks.”
Ranking Member Omar Speaks on the Importance of Building a Pro-Worker AI Agenda | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 00:38-00:46
“Republicans have also no plan to tackle the current cost of living crisis.”
Ranking Member Omar Speaks on the Importance of Building a Pro-Worker AI Agenda | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 00:46-00:52
“President Trump's reckless policies and Congressional Republicans a big ugly bill are only making things worse.”
Ranking Member Omar Speaks on the Importance of Building a Pro-Worker AI Agenda | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 00:52-00:59
“Many working class Americans are being forced to dip into their retirement savings or sell their plasma to help pay their bills.”
Ranking Member Omar Speaks on the Importance of Building a Pro-Worker AI Agenda | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 01:04-01:12
“Some employers have even used AI powered tools as a weapon to retaliate against workers who might want to unionize.”
Ranking Member Omar Speaks on the Importance of Building a Pro-Worker AI Agenda | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 01:37-01:45
“These AI tools are also becoming widespread in employment process with more cases of AI enabled discrimination in hiring.”
Ranking Member Omar Speaks on the Importance of Building a Pro-Worker AI Agenda | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 01:45-01:54
“Agencies like the National Labor Relations Board and the Department of Labor have the duty and the power to protect workers during the rise…”
Ranking Member Omar Speaks on the Importance of Building a Pro-Worker AI Agenda | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 02:53-03:04
“Unfortunately, these agencies have been hallowed out by the Trump administration's vicious campaign to slash the federal workforce.”
Ranking Member Omar Speaks on the Importance of Building a Pro-Worker AI Agenda | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 03:05-03:14
“In his latest budget, President Trump is also proposing a cut to funding for these severely understaffed agencies.”
Ranking Member Omar Speaks on the Importance of Building a Pro-Worker AI Agenda | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 03:13-03:22