Rep. Don Beyer pushes for House Select Committee on AI with subpoena power

Rep. Don Beyer is pushing to establish a House Select Committee on AI armed with subpoena power, a move that would significantly expand legislative oversight and accountability over AI development. The proposal signals growing congressional intent to formalize AI governance rather than leave it to scattered committee jurisdiction. Subpoena authority would give the panel teeth to compel testimony and documents from AI developers. What to watch next is whether House leadership advances the select committee proposal and how its scope might intersect with existing committees overseeing technology and finance.