Congress is turning up the heat on the artificial intelligence industry. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a sweeping proposal that would require companies and federal agencies to publicly disclose how AI is transforming their workforce—from job losses and hiring freezes to new roles born from automation.
If approved, the measure would compel quarterly reports to the Department of Labor, which would collect and publish data showing where and how artificial intelligence is reshaping employment across the country. The goal: to bring clarity and accountability to one of the most disruptive forces in the modern economy.
Lawmakers say the bill is designed to “separate hype from reality” when it comes to AI’s job impact, giving both Congress and the public an honest look at who’s benefiting—and who’s being left behind—as automation expands into every corner of business.
Supporters see it as a crucial first step toward building smarter workforce policy and preparing for large-scale shifts in labor demand. Tech analysts believe the data could also become a valuable early-warning system, identifying industries most vulnerable to automation before layoffs spike.
But not everyone is cheering. Some corporate leaders warn that mandatory reporting could slow innovation and create bureaucratic red tape in a sector defined by speed. Others fear it may expose competitive strategies to rivals.
Still, the message from Washington is clear: AI may be rewriting the rules of work—but from now on, it’ll have to do so in plain sight.
